YEARLY HIGH
163.8461 XAF
YEARLY LOW
154.5566 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
159.4831 XAF

2019 AED to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the AED to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 30, valuing the pair at 163.8461. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 154.5566.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.2895 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 156.3935 to the December average rate of 160.7175, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 163.8461 was up 2.99% compared to the 2018 peak of 159.0870, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 819,230 XAF
2018 Average 756,728 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 772,783 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 46,447.44 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

162.6273
155.8268
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AED to XAF 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 158.0631, compared to 160.9031 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.8401 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 158.0631
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 160.9031

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 3.8956 XAF (High: 162.2115 / Low: 158.3159). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5102 XAF (High: 160.4526 / Low: 158.9423).

August Spread (Volatile) ±3.8956
May Spread (Stable) ±1.5102

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 1.5422 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5422

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2019: 162.0606) against the same month in 2018 (average: 153.2824), the exchange rate shifted by +8.7783 (+5.73%).

2019 Avg (September) 162.0606
2018 Avg (September) 153.2824

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 157.8602 154.5566 156.3935
February 158.5211 155.8701 157.3330
March 159.4712 156.2589 158.0503
April 160.3677 157.9220 158.9750
May 160.4526 158.9423 159.5844
June 159.8214 156.6595 158.0422
July 161.2935 158.1544 159.2451
August 162.2115 158.3159 160.3387
September 163.8461 160.4631 162.0606
October 163.3031 159.8754 161.4678
November 162.2687 159.9139 161.5892
December 162.0841 159.1627 160.7175