YEARLY HIGH
298.4883 XAF
YEARLY LOW
281.5419 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
290.7182 XAF

2019 BZD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BZD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 1, valuing the pair at 298.4883. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 281.5419.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.9464 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 285.1822 to the December average rate of 292.9236, 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 298.4883 was up 2.92% compared to the 2018 peak of 290.0127, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,492,442 XAF
2018 Average 1,382,339 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 1,407,710 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 84,732.04 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

296.4139
284.1611
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BZD 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 288.1497, compared to 293.2868 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.1371 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 288.1497
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 293.2868

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 8.5591 XAF (High: 296.9371 / Low: 288.3780). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.8035 XAF (High: 292.4481 / Low: 289.6447).

August Spread (Volatile) ±8.5591
May Spread (Stable) ±2.8035

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 2.8177 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.8177

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2019: 294.4022) against the same month in 2018 (average: 284.1145), the exchange rate shifted by +10.2877 (+3.62%).

2019 Avg (October) 294.4022
2018 Avg (October) 284.1145

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 287.7117 281.5419 285.1822
February 289.3234 283.9453 286.7084
March 292.2820 284.9634 288.3142
April 292.7051 287.8985 289.8437
May 292.4481 289.6447 290.8337
June 292.5774 285.5794 288.0160
July 293.8982 287.1438 290.1262
August 296.9371 288.3780 292.3543
September 298.0285 292.2304 295.3928
October 298.4883 291.3136 294.4022
November 295.9427 291.3876 294.5214
December 295.9344 290.1018 292.9236