2019 CAD to XAF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2019.
2019 CAD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019
During 2019, the CAD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 30, valuing the pair at 454.4355. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 420.0065.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 34.4290 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 431.8908 to the December average rate of 448.2746, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.79% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 454.4355 was up 2.42% compared to the 2018 peak of 443.7191, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 CAD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.
CAD 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 435.4386, compared to 447.6674 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 12.2289 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 16.4815 XAF (High: 436.4880 / Low: 420.0065). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.2076 XAF (High: 438.3341 / Low: 433.1265).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 3.4497 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2019: 449.4857) against the same month in 2018 (average: 432.1672), the exchange rate shifted by +17.3184 (+4.01%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 436.4880 | 420.0065 | 431.8908 |
| February | 440.5328 | 434.6346 | 437.7682 |
| March | 437.8616 | 431.2722 | 434.3184 |
| April | 439.6794 | 434.0184 | 436.3233 |
| May | 438.3341 | 433.1265 | 435.5997 |
| June | 441.0555 | 433.1265 | 436.7310 |
| July | 448.9666 | 442.4303 | 446.5123 |
| August | 448.0646 | 438.4561 | 443.6416 |
| September | 454.4355 | 443.4593 | 449.4857 |
| October | 453.7965 | 446.5271 | 449.7184 |
| November | 450.5125 | 445.0732 | 448.3719 |
| December | 450.6828 | 445.0472 | 448.2746 |