YEARLY HIGH
11.4029 XAF
YEARLY LOW
10.3624 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.9584 XAF

2010 BTN to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the BTN to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 13, valuing the pair at 11.4029. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 10.3624.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0405 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.5055 to the December average rate of 11.1185, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.84% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 57,015 XAF
Yearly Average 54,792 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 51,812 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,202.66 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

11.2843
10.4346
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN 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 10.9382, compared to 10.9785 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0403 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.9382
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.9785

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was July, with a trading range of 0.4743 XAF (High: 11.2061 / Low: 10.7318). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1561 XAF (High: 10.9694 / Low: 10.8132).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.4743
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1561

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.3184 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3184

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for May 2010 is 11.2053.

2010 Avg (May) 11.2053
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.5844 10.3624 10.5055
February 10.7330 10.5259 10.6417
March 11.0448 10.7667 10.8841
April 11.2584 11.0799 11.1794
May 11.4029 10.9399 11.2053
June 11.3189 11.0983 11.2135
July 11.2061 10.7318 10.8951
August 10.9694 10.8132 10.9002
September 11.0405 10.8825 10.9719
October 11.1326 10.9341 11.0188
November 11.0870 10.8521 10.9666
December 11.1772 10.9970 11.1185