YEARLY HIGH
445.5536 XAF
YEARLY LOW
360.2735 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
427.1946 XAF

2019 BND to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BND to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 30, valuing the pair at 445.5536. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 360.2735.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 85.2801 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 366.4925 to the December average rate of 435.1746, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 445.5536 was up 5.68% compared to the 2018 peak of 421.5942, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,227,768 XAF
2018 Average 1,978,562 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 1,801,368 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 426,400.28 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

447.5829
359.1207
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BND 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 418.8468, compared to 435.5425 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 16.6957 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 418.8468
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 435.5425

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was February, with a trading range of 67.7794 XAF (High: 431.0584 / Low: 363.2790). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.6542 XAF (High: 436.9806 / Low: 432.3265).

February Spread (Volatile) ±67.7794
December Spread (Stable) ±4.6542

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 7.2305 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.2305

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2019: 440.2110) against the same month in 2018 (average: 381.2602), the exchange rate shifted by +58.9508 (+15.46%).

2019 Avg (September) 440.2110
2018 Avg (September) 381.2602

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 425.7918 360.2735 366.4925
February 431.0584 363.2790 421.3050
March 433.6728 424.9892 429.7584
April 436.1208 428.7115 432.2064
May 436.3086 426.0053 433.7654
June 433.9116 426.0775 429.5531
July 438.7136 430.1464 432.9643
August 441.0925 430.5295 435.9024
September 445.5536 433.9437 440.2110
October 444.1197 429.9951 432.9805
November 438.1264 432.5704 436.0219
December 436.9806 432.3265 435.1746