YEARLY HIGH
0.4818 XOF
YEARLY LOW
0.3939 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4361 XOF

2010 BIF to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the BIF to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 8, valuing the pair at 0.4818. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 0.3939.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0880 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4030 to the December average rate of 0.4382, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,409 XOF
Yearly Average 2,180 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 1,969 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 439.86 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

0.4793
0.3961
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF to XOF 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 0.4346, compared to 0.4375 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0029 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4346
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4375

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was May, with a trading range of 0.0407 XOF (High: 0.4699 / Low: 0.4293). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0074 XOF (High: 0.4335 / Low: 0.4262).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0407
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0074

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0286 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0286

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for June 2010 is 0.4724.

2010 Avg (June) 0.4724
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4136 0.3939 0.4030
February 0.4263 0.4132 0.4217
March 0.4328 0.4187 0.4252
April 0.4335 0.4262 0.4285
May 0.4699 0.4293 0.4569
June 0.4818 0.4661 0.4724
July 0.4696 0.4419 0.4556
August 0.4557 0.4379 0.4470
September 0.4559 0.4248 0.4448
October 0.4239 0.4106 0.4161
November 0.4400 0.4101 0.4233
December 0.4432 0.4336 0.4382