YEARLY HIGH
338.8413 XAF
YEARLY LOW
329.9952 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
335.3550 XAF

2019 BAM to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BAM to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 338.8413. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 24, dropping to 329.9952.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.8461 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 335.5412 to the December average rate of 335.3290, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 338.8413 was down 1.67% compared to the 2018 peak of 344.6002, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,694,206 XAF
2018 Average 1,678,397 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 1,649,976 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 44,230.66 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

335.7306
334.9367
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 335.3864, compared to 335.3237 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0627 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 335.3864
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 335.3237

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 8.3114 XAF (High: 338.3066 / Low: 329.9952). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.2260 XAF (High: 336.7487 / Low: 334.5227).

August Spread (Volatile) ±8.3114
November Spread (Stable) ±2.2260

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2019. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.4040 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4040

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 335.5412) against the same month in 2018 (average: 335.0669), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4743 (+0.14%).

2019 Avg (January) 335.5412
2018 Avg (January) 335.0669

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 338.8413 332.4323 335.5412
February 337.1454 333.5370 335.4161
March 338.7215 333.4705 335.6644
April 337.2239 333.9360 335.4937
May 336.4278 333.7763 335.2001
June 336.1709 333.2731 335.0029
July 337.6241 333.9531 335.5023
August 338.3066 329.9952 335.0983
September 338.8021 332.2140 335.3011
October 336.3678 333.8480 335.1614
November 336.7487 334.5227 335.5497
December 337.0215 332.8239 335.3290