YEARLY HIGH
15.5255 XAF
YEARLY LOW
9.7699 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.5141 XAF

2019 ARS to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ARS to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 15.5255. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 9.7699.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.7556 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.3754 to the December average rate of 9.8716, the exchange rate registered a net change of -35.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 15.5255 was down 47.55% compared to the 2018 peak of 29.5986, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 77,628 XAF
2018 Average 105,368 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 48,849 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 28,778.20 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

15.9258
9.3212
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS 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 14.0757, compared to 10.9525 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.1232 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.0757
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.9525

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 3.5936 XAF (High: 13.3665 / Low: 9.7729). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1558 XAF (High: 10.0041 / Low: 9.8483).

August Spread (Volatile) ±3.5936
November Spread (Stable) ±0.1558

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 2.3589 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.3589

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 15.3754) against the same month in 2018 (average: 28.3132), the exchange rate shifted by -12.9378 (-45.70%).

2019 Avg (January) 15.3754
2018 Avg (January) 28.3132

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 15.5255 15.1964 15.3754
February 15.4522 14.5784 15.0781
March 14.5690 13.2883 14.0743
April 14.0022 12.8309 13.5632
May 13.2520 12.9273 13.0732
June 13.6187 12.9069 13.2901
July 14.0042 13.4021 13.7928
August 13.3665 9.7729 11.4339
September 10.6868 10.0304 10.5197
October 10.4472 9.8654 10.1490
November 10.0041 9.8483 9.9478
December 9.9793 9.7699 9.8716