YEARLY HIGH
36.9721 XAF
YEARLY LOW
31.6964 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
34.8815 XAF

2019 EGP to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the EGP to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 27, valuing the pair at 36.9721. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 31.6964.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.2757 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 32.1353 to the December average rate of 36.7018, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 36.9721 was up 13.34% compared to the 2018 peak of 32.6213, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 184,860 XAF
2018 Average 156,065 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 158,482 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26,378.40 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

37.2706
31.6685
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP 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 33.5728, compared to 36.1902 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.6174 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 33.5728
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 36.1902

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was September, with a trading range of 1.2368 XAF (High: 36.9668 / Low: 35.7300). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5447 XAF (High: 36.9291 / Low: 36.3844).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.2368
December Spread (Stable) ±0.5447

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 10 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1020 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2019: 36.8038) against the same month in 2018 (average: 32.2486), the exchange rate shifted by +4.5551 (+14.12%).

2019 Avg (November) 36.8038
2018 Avg (November) 32.2486

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 32.5550 31.6964 32.1353
February 33.1212 32.4452 32.8888
March 33.7436 32.9330 33.4131
April 34.2967 33.4562 33.8477
May 35.1224 34.0524 34.4438
June 35.0794 34.4615 34.7083
July 35.8004 34.7767 35.2212
August 36.1018 35.1251 35.5596
September 36.9668 35.7300 36.3281
October 36.8566 36.1210 36.5272
November 36.9721 36.3935 36.8038
December 36.9291 36.3844 36.7018