YEARLY HIGH
0.0256 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.0218 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0234 BWP

2025 XAF to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the XAF to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 1, valuing the pair at 0.0256. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 10, dropping to 0.0218.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0039 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0220 to the December average rate of 0.0238, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 0.0256 was up 10.36% compared to the 2024 peak of 0.0232, 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 128 BWP
2024 Average 112 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 109 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19.28 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

0.0245
0.0217
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to BWP 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 0.0228, compared to 0.0240 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0228
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0240

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was September, with a trading range of 0.0019 BWP (High: 0.0256 / Low: 0.0237). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 BWP (High: 0.0222 / Low: 0.0218).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0019
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2025: 0.0243) against the same month in 2024 (average: 0.0224), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0019 (+8.36%).

2025 Avg (September) 0.0243
2024 Avg (September) 0.0224

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0222 0.0218 0.0220
February 0.0222 0.0218 0.0220
March 0.0228 0.0219 0.0225
April 0.0242 0.0226 0.0237
May 0.0236 0.0230 0.0233
June 0.0239 0.0232 0.0235
July 0.0254 0.0236 0.0239
August 0.0252 0.0237 0.0240
September 0.0256 0.0237 0.0243
October 0.0254 0.0235 0.0242
November 0.0252 0.0235 0.0241
December 0.0252 0.0235 0.0238