YEARLY HIGH
3.2185 BIF
YEARLY LOW
3.0713 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.1440 BIF

2019 XOF to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the XOF to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 3.2185. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 1, dropping to 3.0713.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1471 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.1422 to the December average rate of 3.1802, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 3.2185 was down 4.35% compared to the 2018 peak of 3.3647, 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 16,092 BIF
2018 Average 16,002 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 15,357 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 735.68 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

3.1869
3.1058
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 3.1441, compared to 3.1440 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) 3.1441
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.1440

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was October, with a trading range of 0.1095 BIF (High: 3.1808 / Low: 3.0713). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0331 BIF (High: 3.1555 / Low: 3.1224).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.1095
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0331

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0249 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0249

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 3.1802) against the same month in 2018 (average: 3.1351), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0451 (+1.44%).

2019 Avg (December) 3.1802
2018 Avg (December) 3.1351

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.1753 3.1011 3.1422
February 3.1851 3.1020 3.1388
March 3.1736 3.0936 3.1354
April 3.1609 3.1065 3.1376
May 3.1555 3.1224 3.1342
June 3.2165 3.1185 3.1764
July 3.1745 3.1127 3.1515
August 3.1806 3.0807 3.1320
September 3.1576 3.0770 3.1126
October 3.1808 3.0713 3.1330
November 3.1781 3.1411 3.1545
December 3.2185 3.1437 3.1802