YEARLY HIGH
1.0610 XAF
YEARLY LOW
0.9365 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9985 XAF

2019 CRC to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the CRC to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 27, valuing the pair at 1.0610. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 0.9365.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1245 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9520 to the December average rate of 1.0413, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.0610 was up 4.12% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.0191, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,305 XAF
2018 Average 4,821 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 4,683 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 622.51 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.0506
0.9384
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CRC 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 0.9695, compared to 1.0275 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0580 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9695
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0275

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was November, with a trading range of 0.0521 XAF (High: 1.0610 / Low: 1.0090). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0198 XAF (High: 0.9564 / Low: 0.9367).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0521
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0198

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0109 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0109

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2019: 1.0262) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.9459), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0802 (+8.48%).

2019 Avg (November) 1.0262
2018 Avg (November) 0.9459

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9645 0.9365 0.9520
February 0.9564 0.9367 0.9478
March 0.9713 0.9506 0.9623
April 0.9841 0.9608 0.9736
May 1.0031 0.9812 0.9904
June 1.0051 0.9792 0.9907
July 1.0356 0.9955 1.0131
August 1.0571 1.0191 1.0345
September 1.0512 1.0178 1.0304
October 1.0353 1.0096 1.0195
November 1.0610 1.0090 1.0262
December 1.0604 1.0226 1.0413