YEARLY HIGH
454.4355 XOF
YEARLY LOW
420.0065 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
441.5530 XOF

2019 CAD to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the CAD to XOF 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 XOF. 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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,272,178 XOF
2018 Average 2,143,787 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 2,100,032 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 172,145.20 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

451.5012
430.1081
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD to XOF 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 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 435.4386
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 447.6674

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 16.4815 XOF (High: 436.4880 / Low: 420.0065). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.2076 XOF (High: 438.3341 / Low: 433.1265).

January Spread (Volatile) ±16.4815
May Spread (Stable) ±5.2076

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 3.4497 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.4497

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2019 Avg (September) 449.4857
2018 Avg (September) 432.1672

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