YEARLY HIGH
0.0147 BOB
YEARLY LOW
0.0133 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0140 BOB

2010 XAF to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the XAF to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 0.0147. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 6, dropping to 0.0133.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0015 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0145 to the December average rate of 0.0139, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 74 BOB
Yearly Average 70 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 66 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7.26 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

0.0146
0.0133
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to BOB 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 0.0140, compared to 0.0140 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0140
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0140

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was May, with a trading range of 0.0008 BOB (High: 0.0142 / Low: 0.0134). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 BOB (High: 0.0143 / Low: 0.0141).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0008
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for February 2010 is 0.0142.

2010 Avg (February) 0.0142
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0147 0.0143 0.0145
February 0.0147 0.0141 0.0142
March 0.0143 0.0141 0.0142
April 0.0143 0.0140 0.0142
May 0.0142 0.0134 0.0137
June 0.0136 0.0133 0.0134
July 0.0139 0.0135 0.0137
August 0.0140 0.0136 0.0138
September 0.0142 0.0136 0.0139
October 0.0145 0.0142 0.0143
November 0.0145 0.0138 0.0142
December 0.0141 0.0138 0.0139