YEARLY HIGH
3.8991 XOF
YEARLY LOW
3.1894 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.2923 XOF

2019 DJF to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the DJF to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 22, valuing the pair at 3.8991. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 3.1894.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7097 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.2481 to the December average rate of 3.3162, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 3.8991 was up 18.81% compared to the 2018 peak of 3.2819, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 19,496 XOF
2018 Average 15,629 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 15,947 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,548.53 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

3.3534
3.2366
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF 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 3.2648, compared to 3.3198 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0550 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.2648
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.3198

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.7097 XOF (High: 3.8991 / Low: 3.1894). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0313 XOF (High: 3.3101 / Low: 3.2789).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.7097
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0313

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0318 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0318

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 3.2481) against the same month in 2018 (average: 3.0090), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2391 (+7.95%).

2019 Avg (January) 3.2481
2018 Avg (January) 3.0090

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.8991 3.1894 3.2481
February 3.2712 3.2155 3.2463
March 3.2908 3.2236 3.2611
April 3.3088 3.2588 3.2801
May 3.3101 3.2789 3.2926
June 3.2978 3.2319 3.2608
July 3.3275 3.2627 3.2856
August 3.3463 3.2664 3.3081
September 3.3801 3.3102 3.3437
October 3.3690 3.2992 3.3315
November 3.3486 3.2997 3.3339
December 3.3445 3.2845 3.3162