2019 BIF to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3256 XAF

YEARLY LOW

0.3107 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3181 XAF

2019 BIF to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BIF to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 1, valuing the pair at 0.3256. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.3107.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0149 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3183 to the December average rate of 0.3145, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.3256 was down 0.73% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.3280, 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 1,628 XAF

2018 Average 1,563 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 1,554 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 74.42 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.3220

0.3138

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 0.3181, compared to 0.3181 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3181

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3181

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was October, with a trading range of 0.0112 XAF (High: 0.3256 / Low: 0.3144). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0034 XAF (High: 0.3203 / Low: 0.3169).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0112

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0034

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0042 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0042

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2019: 0.3192) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.3187), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0005 (+0.15%).

2019 Avg (October) 0.3192

2018 Avg (October) 0.3187

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3225	0.3149	0.3183
February	0.3224	0.3140	0.3186
March	0.3233	0.3151	0.3190
April	0.3219	0.3164	0.3187
May	0.3203	0.3169	0.3191
June	0.3207	0.3109	0.3148
July	0.3213	0.3150	0.3173
August	0.3246	0.3144	0.3193
September	0.3250	0.3167	0.3213
October	0.3256	0.3144	0.3192
November	0.3184	0.3147	0.3170
December	0.3181	0.3107	0.3145