YEARLY HIGH
75.3289 XAF
YEARLY LOW
67.9027 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
71.4378 XAF

2010 BOB to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the BOB to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 4, valuing the pair at 75.3289. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 24, dropping to 67.9027.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.4262 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 68.9248 to the December average rate of 71.7958, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 376,645 XAF
Yearly Average 357,189 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 339,514 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 37,130.96 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

75.0853
68.3648
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 71.3146, compared to 71.5611 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2465 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 71.3146
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 71.5611

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was May, with a trading range of 4.3243 XAF (High: 74.5384 / Low: 70.2142). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0965 XAF (High: 71.1127 / Low: 70.0162).

May Spread (Volatile) ±4.3243
March Spread (Stable) ±1.0965

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 2.0763 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.0763

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for June 2010 is 74.5253.

2010 Avg (June) 74.5253
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 69.7670 68.1382 68.9248
February 70.6939 67.9027 70.1980
March 71.1127 70.0162 70.6236
April 71.4283 70.0669 70.5791
May 74.5384 70.2142 73.0366
June 75.3289 73.5789 74.5253
July 74.1333 71.8586 72.8406
August 73.4072 71.3537 72.4295
September 73.2879 70.2667 71.9531
October 70.5968 69.1861 69.8768
November 72.6133 68.8559 70.4706
December 72.2455 71.0268 71.7958