YEARLY HIGH
605.9416 XOF
YEARLY LOW
572.8555 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
589.6379 XOF

2019 CHF to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the CHF to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 4, valuing the pair at 605.9416. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 23, dropping to 572.8555.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 33.0861 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 580.7333 to the December average rate of 600.5732, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 605.9416 was up 3.45% compared to the 2018 peak of 585.7489, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,029,708 XOF
2018 Average 2,840,475 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 2,864,277 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 165,430.52 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

604.3356
574.7141
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF 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 580.8799, compared to 598.3958 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 17.5159 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 580.8799
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 598.3958

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was April, with a trading range of 13.7128 XOF (High: 586.5683 / Low: 572.8555). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.8260 XOF (High: 579.6074 / Low: 574.7814).

April Spread (Volatile) ±13.7128
February Spread (Stable) ±4.8260

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 3.6592 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.6592

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2019: 601.0073) against the same month in 2018 (average: 581.2649), the exchange rate shifted by +19.7425 (+3.40%).

2019 Avg (September) 601.0073
2018 Avg (September) 581.2649

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 586.2389 574.6821 580.7333
February 579.6074 574.7814 577.1826
March 587.5846 576.6895 580.6550
April 586.5683 572.8555 578.9342
May 585.8109 574.0659 580.1373
June 591.9367 583.4055 587.6373
July 597.9354 588.2787 592.0612
August 605.0406 598.0184 601.8671
September 605.9416 595.3307 601.0073
October 604.2096 593.7552 597.3481
November 601.9696 595.1678 597.5180
December 604.4101 595.2006 600.5732