YEARLY HIGH
0.2042 BDT
YEARLY LOW
0.1776 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1904 BDT

2024 XAF to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the XAF to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 23, valuing the pair at 0.2042. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 16, dropping to 0.1776.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0266 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1825 to the December average rate of 0.1907, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 0.2042 was up 9.57% compared to the 2023 peak of 0.1863, 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 1,021 BDT
2023 Average 891 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 888 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 132.76 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

0.2047
0.1770
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to BDT 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 0.1844, compared to 0.1964 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0120 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1844
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1964

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was May, with a trading range of 0.0152 BDT (High: 0.1945 / Low: 0.1793). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0028 BDT (High: 0.1820 / Low: 0.1792).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0152
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0028

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0050 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0050

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2024: 0.1987) against the same month in 2023 (average: 0.1817), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0169 (+9.31%).

2024 Avg (August) 0.1987
2023 Avg (August) 0.1817

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1852 0.1804 0.1825
February 0.1820 0.1792 0.1806
March 0.1832 0.1800 0.1818
April 0.1817 0.1776 0.1793
May 0.1945 0.1793 0.1896
June 0.1952 0.1910 0.1928
July 0.1959 0.1923 0.1944
August 0.2042 0.1930 0.1987
September 0.2039 0.2005 0.2024
October 0.2014 0.1964 0.1987
November 0.1992 0.1897 0.1937
December 0.1930 0.1886 0.1907