YEARLY HIGH
4.9452 BIF
YEARLY LOW
4.5980 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.7583 BIF

2024 XOF to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the XOF to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 24, valuing the pair at 4.9452. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 22, dropping to 4.5980.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3472 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.7460 to the December average rate of 4.7059, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 4.9452 was up 1.77% compared to the 2023 peak of 4.8594, 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 24,726 BIF
2023 Average 21,026 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 22,990 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,735.88 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

4.9235
4.6619
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 4.7212, compared to 4.7953 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0741 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.7212
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.7953

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was November, with a trading range of 0.2408 BIF (High: 4.8388 / Low: 4.5980). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0789 BIF (High: 4.7396 / Low: 4.6607).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.2408
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0789

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 0.0929 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0929

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2024: 4.9017) against the same month in 2023 (average: 4.6167), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2850 (+6.17%).

2024 Avg (September) 4.9017
2023 Avg (September) 4.6167

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.8062 4.6977 4.7460
February 4.7396 4.6607 4.7062
March 4.7856 4.6980 4.7412
April 4.7455 4.6402 4.6837
May 4.7701 4.6865 4.7310
June 4.7778 4.6774 4.7192
July 4.8002 4.7092 4.7637
August 4.9204 4.7338 4.8413
September 4.9452 4.8555 4.9017
October 4.9075 4.7667 4.8261
November 4.8388 4.5980 4.7333
December 4.7675 4.6643 4.7059