YEARLY HIGH
2.3901 BIF
YEARLY LOW
2.1579 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.2705 BIF

2010 XAF to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the XAF to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 2.3901. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 7, dropping to 2.1579.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2322 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3612 to the December average rate of 2.2632, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,950 BIF
Yearly Average 11,353 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 10,790 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,160.88 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

2.3793
2.1622
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to BIF 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 2.2757, compared to 2.2653 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0104 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2757
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2653

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was May, with a trading range of 0.1128 BIF (High: 2.2962 / Low: 2.1834). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0269 BIF (High: 2.2818 / Low: 2.2549).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1128
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0269

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0757 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0757

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for January 2010 is 2.3612.

2010 Avg (January) 2.3612
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.3901 2.3263 2.3612
February 2.3397 2.2836 2.3041
March 2.3173 2.2764 2.2966
April 2.3060 2.2724 2.2938
May 2.2962 2.1834 2.2181
June 2.2022 2.1579 2.1803
July 2.2585 2.1853 2.2215
August 2.2669 2.2117 2.2370
September 2.2966 2.2134 2.2457
October 2.3357 2.3009 2.3209
November 2.3542 2.2501 2.3037
December 2.2818 2.2549 2.2632