2024 XAF to BIF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2024.
2024 XAF to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024
During 2024, the XAF to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 24, valuing the pair at 4.9452. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 22, dropping to 4.5980.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3472 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.7460 to the December average rate of 4.7059, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 4.9452 was up 1.77% compared to the 2023 peak of 4.8594, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 XAF based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 4.7212, compared to 4.7953 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0741 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2024 was November, with a trading range of 0.2408 BIF (High: 4.8388 / Low: 4.5980). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0789 BIF (High: 4.7396 / Low: 4.6607).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 0.0929 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2024: 4.9017) against the same month in 2023 (average: 4.6167), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2850 (+6.17%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.8062 | 4.6977 | 4.7460 |
| February | 4.7396 | 4.6607 | 4.7062 |
| March | 4.7856 | 4.6980 | 4.7412 |
| April | 4.7455 | 4.6402 | 4.6837 |
| May | 4.7701 | 4.6865 | 4.7310 |
| June | 4.7778 | 4.6774 | 4.7192 |
| July | 4.8002 | 4.7092 | 4.7637 |
| August | 4.9204 | 4.7338 | 4.8413 |
| September | 4.9452 | 4.8555 | 4.9017 |
| October | 4.9075 | 4.7667 | 4.8261 |
| November | 4.8388 | 4.5980 | 4.7333 |
| December | 4.7675 | 4.6643 | 4.7059 |