YEARLY HIGH
157.2307 XAF
YEARLY LOW
139.7790 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
148.6914 XAF

2019 BRL to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BRL to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 157.2307. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 139.7790.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.4517 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 153.6359 to the December average rate of 143.6972, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 157.2307 was down 7.50% compared to the 2018 peak of 169.9705, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 3,930,766 XAF
2018 Average 3,820,399 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 3,494,474 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 436,292.11 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

156.6283
141.5636
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL 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 151.1068, compared to 146.2761 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.8307 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 151.1068
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 146.2761

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 12.5789 XAF (High: 154.2326 / Low: 141.6537). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.9365 XAF (High: 152.0729 / Low: 149.1364).

August Spread (Volatile) ±12.5789
June Spread (Stable) ±2.9365

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 8.2843 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.2843

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 153.6359) against the same month in 2018 (average: 167.6201), the exchange rate shifted by -13.9841 (-8.34%).

2019 Avg (January) 153.6359
2018 Avg (January) 167.6201

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 157.2307 147.4503 153.6359
February 156.9545 153.5041 155.3729
March 153.6493 146.0108 150.9951
April 152.0676 147.3573 149.7577
May 149.3442 143.3377 146.6279
June 152.0729 149.1364 150.2512
July 156.6314 151.0759 154.8089
August 154.2326 141.6537 146.5246
September 146.4873 142.4824 144.4831
October 148.1092 141.6506 145.3238
November 148.3214 139.7790 142.8190
December 145.7214 140.2060 143.6972