YEARLY HIGH
0.1433 BTN
YEARLY LOW
0.1341 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1380 BTN

2024 XAF to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the XAF to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 23, valuing the pair at 0.1433. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 0.1341.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0092 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1382 to the December average rate of 0.1356, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 0.1433 was up 1.17% compared to the 2023 peak of 0.1417, 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 717 BTN
2023 Average 681 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 670 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 46.09 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

0.1426
0.1350
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to BTN 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 0.1371, compared to 0.1388 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0017 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1371
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1388

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was November, with a trading range of 0.0061 BTN (High: 0.1402 / Low: 0.1342). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 BTN (High: 0.1384 / Low: 0.1365).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0061
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

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 0.0030 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0030

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2024: 0.1409) against the same month in 2023 (average: 0.1377), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0031 (+2.28%).

2024 Avg (August) 0.1409
2023 Avg (August) 0.1377

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1404 0.1365 0.1382
February 0.1375 0.1354 0.1366
March 0.1386 0.1366 0.1375
April 0.1378 0.1350 0.1362
May 0.1384 0.1365 0.1374
June 0.1386 0.1358 0.1370
July 0.1393 0.1367 0.1383
August 0.1433 0.1376 0.1409
September 0.1428 0.1409 0.1420
October 0.1414 0.1383 0.1397
November 0.1402 0.1342 0.1367
December 0.1368 0.1341 0.1356