2019 ETB to XOF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

20.6075 XOF

YEARLY LOW

18.2923 XOF

YEARLY AVERAGE

20.0684 XOF

2019 ETB to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ETB to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 7, valuing the pair at 20.6075. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 18.2923.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.3152 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.2561 to the December average rate of 18.7547, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 20.6075 was down 1.57% compared to the 2018 peak of 20.9353, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 103,038 XOF

2018 Average 100,442 XOF

Yearly Trough Low 91,461 XOF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,576.21 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

20.4979

18.5962

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 20.2516, compared to 19.8851 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3666 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.2516

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.8851

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was December, with a trading range of 1.2105 XOF (High: 19.5028 / Low: 18.2923). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3161 XOF (High: 20.4482 / Low: 20.1321).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.2105

May Spread (Stable) ±0.3161

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 1.0854 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0854

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2019: 20.3394) against the same month in 2018 (average: 19.3392), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0001 (+5.17%).

2019 Avg (March) 20.3394

2018 Avg (March) 19.3392

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	20.5700	19.9961	20.2561
February	20.4445	20.0811	20.2960
March	20.6075	20.1909	20.3394
April	20.5555	20.0644	20.2786
May	20.4482	20.1321	20.2918
June	20.4349	19.8095	20.0479
July	20.4969	19.9204	20.1932
August	20.4558	19.9530	20.1923
September	20.5265	20.0130	20.2601
October	20.5464	19.7695	20.0701
November	20.1643	19.4552	19.8401
December	19.5028	18.2923	18.7547