YEARLY HIGH
469.1695 XAF
YEARLY LOW
445.5471 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
453.7701 XAF

2024 BND to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the BND to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 469.1695. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 3, dropping to 445.5471.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 23.6225 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 450.3541 to the December average rate of 463.9994, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 469.1695 was up 0.85% compared to the 2023 peak of 465.2009, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,345,848 XAF
2023 Average 2,257,544 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 2,227,735 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 118,112.43 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

465.5096
447.3864
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BND 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 450.5539, compared to 456.9863 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.4324 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 450.5539
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 456.9863

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was November, with a trading range of 11.6129 XAF (High: 467.2733 / Low: 455.6603). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.5800 XAF (High: 451.0925 / Low: 446.5126).

November Spread (Volatile) ±11.6129
July Spread (Stable) ±4.5800

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 2.2236 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.2236

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2024: 463.9994) against the same month in 2023 (average: 450.7570), the exchange rate shifted by +13.2424 (+2.94%).

2024 Avg (December) 463.9994
2023 Avg (December) 450.7570

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 453.8038 448.2688 450.3541
February 455.3724 449.8447 451.9231
March 452.5151 446.0915 450.1243
April 454.5873 447.9980 451.1542
May 452.2389 446.0320 448.9306
June 453.7569 445.5471 450.8372
July 451.0925 446.5126 448.8967
August 455.6699 447.4040 452.2765
September 459.7888 453.0573 455.4141
October 462.0615 456.0033 459.4220
November 467.2733 455.6603 461.9092
December 469.1695 461.9216 463.9994