YEARLY HIGH
0.4012 XAF
YEARLY LOW
0.3478 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3778 XAF

2015 BIF to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the BIF to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 30, valuing the pair at 0.4012. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.3478.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0534 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3602 to the December average rate of 0.3876, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.4012 was up 15.75% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.3466, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BIF based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,006 XAF
2014 Average 1,593 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 1,739 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 266.98 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.3963
0.3570
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF to XAF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.3754, compared to 0.3802 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0048 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3754
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3802

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 0.0263 XAF (High: 0.3740 / Low: 0.3478). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0081 XAF (High: 0.3792 / Low: 0.3711).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0263
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0081

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0133 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0133

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2015: 0.3930) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.3368), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0562 (+16.69%).

2015 Avg (November) 0.3930
2014 Avg (November) 0.3368

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3740 0.3478 0.3602
February 0.3735 0.3645 0.3686
March 0.3964 0.3740 0.3864
April 0.3986 0.3738 0.3883
May 0.3854 0.3649 0.3750
June 0.3831 0.3637 0.3738
July 0.3842 0.3608 0.3704
August 0.3868 0.3660 0.3793
September 0.3792 0.3711 0.3755
October 0.3822 0.3676 0.3755
November 0.4012 0.3810 0.3930
December 0.3985 0.3838 0.3876