YEARLY HIGH
8.6108 XOF
YEARLY LOW
7.9990 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.3263 XOF

2019 BTN to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BTN to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 31, valuing the pair at 8.6108. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 4, dropping to 7.9990.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6119 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.1349 to the December average rate of 8.2945, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 8.6108 was down 0.31% compared to the 2018 peak of 8.6374, 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 43,054 XOF
2018 Average 40,684 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 39,995 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,059.31 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

8.5500
8.0888
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN 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 8.2967, compared to 8.3559 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0592 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.2967
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.3559

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.4161 XOF (High: 8.5705 / Low: 8.1543). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1329 XOF (High: 8.3793 / Low: 8.2465).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.4161
November Spread (Stable) ±0.1329

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.2023 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2023

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2019: 8.5116) against the same month in 2018 (average: 8.1683), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3433 (+4.20%).

2019 Avg (July) 8.5116
2018 Avg (July) 8.1683

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.2699 8.0281 8.1349
February 8.2376 7.9990 8.1272
March 8.4617 8.1411 8.3557
April 8.5193 8.3463 8.4028
May 8.4606 8.2862 8.4023
June 8.4463 8.2939 8.3574
July 8.6108 8.3847 8.5116
August 8.5705 8.1543 8.3093
September 8.5045 8.2270 8.3579
October 8.4724 8.2498 8.3524
November 8.3793 8.2465 8.3094
December 8.3434 8.1917 8.2945