YEARLY HIGH
62.3769 XAF
YEARLY LOW
52.8298 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
58.4891 XAF

2015 BWP to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the BWP to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 11, valuing the pair at 62.3769. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 13, dropping to 52.8298.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.5471 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 58.8940 to the December average rate of 54.6374, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 62.3769 was up 8.38% compared to the 2014 peak of 57.5558, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 311,884 XAF
2014 Average 275,491 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 264,149 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 47,735.52 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

62.1661
53.9530
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 60.1037, compared to 56.8745 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.2292 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 60.1037
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 56.8745

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 4.3933 XAF (High: 57.2231 / Low: 52.8298). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2759 XAF (High: 56.4168 / Low: 55.1409).

December Spread (Volatile) ±4.3933
September Spread (Stable) ±1.2759

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 2.3801 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.3801

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2015: 61.4817) against the same month in 2014 (average: 54.2236), the exchange rate shifted by +7.2581 (+13.39%).

2015 Avg (April) 61.4817
2014 Avg (April) 54.2236

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 61.2769 56.9441 58.8940
February 60.8260 59.5089 60.1543
March 61.7166 60.4136 61.1524
April 62.3769 60.3237 61.4817
May 61.0857 59.2465 60.0277
June 60.2020 57.9230 58.9123
July 60.4059 58.8432 59.4944
August 59.4281 55.7136 57.9141
September 56.4168 55.1409 55.9083
October 57.0572 55.4836 56.2755
November 57.6664 56.3503 57.0175
December 57.2231 52.8298 54.6374