2019 BOB to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

87.0063 XAF

YEARLY LOW

82.1300 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

84.7635 XAF

2019 BOB to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BOB to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 1, valuing the pair at 87.0063. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 82.1300.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.8763 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 83.1519 to the December average rate of 85.4052, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 87.0063 was up 2.84% compared to the 2018 peak of 84.6004, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 435,031 XAF

2018 Average 402,264 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 410,650 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 24,381.39 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

86.4382

82.8531

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 84.0125, compared to 85.5145 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.5021 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 84.0125

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 85.5145

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 2.4346 XAF (High: 86.5552 / Low: 84.1206). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8156 XAF (High: 85.3073 / Low: 84.4917).

August Spread (Volatile) ±2.4346

May Spread (Stable) ±0.8156

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 0.8422 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8422

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2019: 85.7865) against the same month in 2018 (average: 82.6396), the exchange rate shifted by +3.1469 (+3.81%).

2019 Avg (October) 85.7865

2018 Avg (October) 82.6396

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	83.9427	82.1300	83.1519
February	84.2296	82.8381	83.6093
March	84.8068	83.1244	84.0439
April	85.3445	83.6739	84.4283
May	85.3073	84.4917	84.8418
June	85.3494	83.2440	83.9996
July	85.7039	83.7542	84.6236
August	86.5552	84.1206	85.2814
September	86.8732	85.1852	86.1394
October	87.0063	84.9176	85.7865
November	86.2647	84.9383	85.8509
December	86.2623	84.6874	85.4052