YEARLY HIGH
0.0034 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0032 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0033 BBD

2024 XAF to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the XAF to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 23, valuing the pair at 0.0034. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0032.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0003 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0033 to the December average rate of 0.0032, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 0.0034 was down 0.36% compared to the 2023 peak of 0.0034, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 17 BBD
2023 Average 17 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 16 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1.30 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

0.0034
0.0032
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XAF to BBD 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 0.0033, compared to 0.0033 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0033
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0033

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was November, with a trading range of 0.0002 BBD (High: 0.0033 / Low: 0.0032). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 BBD (High: 0.0033 / Low: 0.0033).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0002
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2024: 0.0034) against the same month in 2023 (average: 0.0033), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0000 (+1.05%).

2024 Avg (August) 0.0034
2023 Avg (August) 0.0033

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0034 0.0033 0.0033
February 0.0033 0.0033 0.0033
March 0.0033 0.0033 0.0033
April 0.0033 0.0032 0.0033
May 0.0033 0.0033 0.0033
June 0.0033 0.0033 0.0033
July 0.0033 0.0033 0.0033
August 0.0034 0.0033 0.0034
September 0.0034 0.0034 0.0034
October 0.0034 0.0033 0.0033
November 0.0033 0.0032 0.0032
December 0.0032 0.0032 0.0032