2025 BOB to XAF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2025.
2025 BOB to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025
During 2025, the BOB to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 15, valuing the pair at 92.6288. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 16, dropping to 79.9239.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.7049 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 91.6859 to the December average rate of 80.9503, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 92.6288 was up 0.99% compared to the 2024 peak of 91.7187, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BOB based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 86.9038, compared to 81.3519 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.5519 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2025 was April, with a trading range of 5.5666 XAF (High: 87.8587 / Low: 82.2921). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1825 XAF (High: 81.9897 / Low: 80.8072).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween September and November, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 3.4192 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2025: 91.6859) against the same month in 2024 (average: 87.0246), the exchange rate shifted by +4.6613 (+5.36%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 92.6288 | 90.3501 | 91.6859 |
| February | 91.8185 | 90.2055 | 91.0657 |
| March | 91.5250 | 86.7962 | 87.8803 |
| April | 87.8587 | 82.2921 | 84.4611 |
| May | 85.4122 | 83.3396 | 84.0679 |
| June | 83.6673 | 80.3677 | 82.2620 |
| July | 83.1458 | 80.4019 | 81.2277 |
| August | 83.1998 | 80.9983 | 81.4866 |
| September | 81.6110 | 79.9239 | 80.8984 |
| October | 81.9897 | 80.8072 | 81.4749 |
| November | 82.6518 | 81.3717 | 82.0738 |
| December | 81.6085 | 80.3672 | 80.9503 |