YEARLY HIGH
0.4017 XOF
YEARLY LOW
0.3478 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3778 XOF

2015 BIF to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the BIF to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 30, valuing the pair at 0.4017. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.3478.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0540 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3600 to the December average rate of 0.3880, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.4017 was up 16.02% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.3463, 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 2,009 XOF
2014 Average 1,594 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 1,739 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 269.94 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.3968
0.3567
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 0.3752, compared to 0.3805 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0053 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3752
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3805

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 0.0257 XOF (High: 0.3734 / Low: 0.3478). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0078 XOF (High: 0.3796 / Low: 0.3718).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0257
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0078

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 0.0131 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0131

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2015: 0.3934) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.3368), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0567 (+16.83%).

2015 Avg (November) 0.3934
2014 Avg (November) 0.3368

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3734 0.3478 0.3600
February 0.3735 0.3644 0.3685
March 0.3960 0.3738 0.3861
April 0.3972 0.3734 0.3880
May 0.3853 0.3648 0.3749
June 0.3830 0.3637 0.3735
July 0.3842 0.3605 0.3703
August 0.3868 0.3658 0.3793
September 0.3796 0.3718 0.3758
October 0.3827 0.3681 0.3760
November 0.4017 0.3808 0.3934
December 0.3990 0.3841 0.3880