2024 BOB to XOF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2024.
2024 BOB to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024
During 2024, the BOB to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 91.7187. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 23, dropping to 84.7181.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.0005 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 87.0246 to the December average rate of 90.6527, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 91.7187 was up 1.19% compared to the 2023 peak of 90.6372, 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 2024.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 87.7771, compared to 87.6525 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1246 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2024 was November, with a trading range of 4.3491 XOF (High: 91.1436 / Low: 86.7945). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3848 XOF (High: 88.6428 / Low: 87.2580).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween September and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 1.3008 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2024: 90.6527) against the same month in 2023 (average: 86.8145), the exchange rate shifted by +3.8382 (+4.42%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 88.0161 | 85.7701 | 87.0246 |
| February | 88.6428 | 87.2580 | 87.9086 |
| March | 88.2299 | 86.3766 | 87.3308 |
| April | 89.3877 | 87.4174 | 88.4052 |
| May | 88.5804 | 87.1926 | 87.7939 |
| June | 89.0127 | 87.0919 | 88.1996 |
| July | 88.4156 | 86.8099 | 87.4768 |
| August | 88.0843 | 84.7181 | 86.1759 |
| September | 86.2385 | 84.7924 | 85.4020 |
| October | 88.0766 | 85.8709 | 86.9993 |
| November | 91.1436 | 86.7945 | 89.2086 |
| December | 91.7187 | 89.6060 | 90.6527 |