2019 BAM to XAF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2019.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BAM based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |