YEARLY HIGH
7.4465 XAF
YEARLY LOW
6.1445 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.6810 XAF

2025 BTN to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the BTN to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 7.4465. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 16, dropping to 6.1445.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3020 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.3504 to the December average rate of 6.2201, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 7.4465 was down 0.15% compared to the 2024 peak of 7.4575, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 37,233 XAF
2024 Average 36,238 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 30,722 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,510.24 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

7.4634
6.1071
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 6.9815, compared to 6.3805 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.9815
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.3805

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was April, with a trading range of 0.3960 XAF (High: 7.0865 / Low: 6.6905). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1116 XAF (High: 6.4416 / Low: 6.3301).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.3960
November Spread (Stable) ±0.1116

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.2235 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2235

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2025: 7.3504) against the same month in 2024 (average: 7.2351), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1153 (+1.59%).

2025 Avg (January) 7.3504
2024 Avg (January) 7.2351

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.4465 7.2419 7.3504
February 7.3566 7.1588 7.2425
March 7.2324 6.8920 7.0190
April 7.0865 6.6905 6.8274
May 6.9731 6.7400 6.8259
June 6.7536 6.4852 6.6239
July 6.5825 6.4471 6.5237
August 6.5734 6.3676 6.4352
September 6.3924 6.2583 6.3353
October 6.4553 6.2851 6.3770
November 6.4416 6.3301 6.3915
December 6.3018 6.1445 6.2201