YEARLY HIGH
2.8756 BIF
YEARLY LOW
2.4892 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.6488 BIF

2015 XOF to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the XOF to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 2.8756. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 30, dropping to 2.4892.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3864 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.7792 to the December average rate of 2.5772, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 2.8756 was down 12.76% compared to the 2014 peak of 3.2962, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,378 BIF
2014 Average 15,709 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 12,446 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,932.20 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

2.8029
2.5185
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XOF 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 2.6678, compared to 2.6297 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0381 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6678
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6297

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 0.1979 BIF (High: 2.8756 / Low: 2.6777). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0551 BIF (High: 2.6896 / Low: 2.6346).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1979
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0551

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1233 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1233

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 2.7792) against the same month in 2014 (average: 3.2136), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4344 (-13.52%).

2015 Avg (January) 2.7792
2014 Avg (January) 3.2136

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.8756 2.6777 2.7792
February 2.7443 2.6776 2.7137
March 2.6755 2.5254 2.5905
April 2.6784 2.5177 2.5779
May 2.7411 2.5952 2.6682
June 2.7493 2.6109 2.6775
July 2.7739 2.6025 2.7011
August 2.7338 2.5850 2.6366
September 2.6896 2.6346 2.6611
October 2.7168 2.6130 2.6602
November 2.6263 2.4892 2.5422
December 2.6034 2.5064 2.5772