YEARLY HIGH
90.2264 XOF
YEARLY LOW
78.4882 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
85.6937 XOF

2015 BOB to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the BOB to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 15, valuing the pair at 90.2264. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 78.4882.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.7382 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 81.6206 to the December average rate of 87.4067, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 90.2264 was up 15.27% compared to the 2014 peak of 78.2757, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 451,132 XOF
2014 Average 358,014 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 392,441 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 58,690.86 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

89.4151
80.9121
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 85.1385, compared to 86.2488 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1102 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 85.1385
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 86.2488

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 6.5167 XOF (High: 85.0048 / Low: 78.4882). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6440 XOF (High: 84.6210 / Low: 82.9770).

January Spread (Volatile) ±6.5167
February Spread (Stable) ±1.6440

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 2.8806 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.8806

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2015: 87.7104) against the same month in 2014 (average: 68.6719), the exchange rate shifted by +19.0385 (+27.72%).

2015 Avg (March) 87.7104
2014 Avg (March) 68.6719

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 85.0048 78.4882 81.6206
February 84.6210 82.9770 83.6547
March 90.2264 84.7506 87.7104
April 89.5103 85.1116 87.9955
May 87.0482 83.2362 85.1149
June 86.9181 83.7269 84.7351
July 87.7546 85.3049 86.3901
August 87.2398 82.7153 85.5342
September 85.4096 83.7573 84.6607
October 86.7850 83.3155 84.7945
November 90.1431 86.2741 88.7065
December 89.9142 86.4229 87.4067