YEARLY HIGH
790.2659 XAF
YEARLY LOW
700.0077 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
748.1690 XAF

2019 FKP to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the FKP to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 12, valuing the pair at 790.2659. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 10, dropping to 700.0077.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 90.2582 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 741.3009 to the December average rate of 774.0242, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 790.2659 was up 4.04% compared to the 2018 peak of 759.6070, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,951,330 XAF
2018 Average 3,706,479 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 3,500,039 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 451,291.22 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

779.8481
709.9615
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 751.2733, compared to 745.0647 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.2086 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 751.2733
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 745.0647

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 35.0021 XAF (High: 760.7413 / Low: 725.7392). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 10.8563 XAF (High: 741.9239 / Low: 731.0675).

January Spread (Volatile) ±35.0021
June Spread (Stable) ±10.8563

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 17.6274 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -17.6274

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 774.0242) against the same month in 2018 (average: 730.4224), the exchange rate shifted by +43.6018 (+5.97%).

2019 Avg (December) 774.0242
2018 Avg (December) 730.4224

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 760.7413 725.7392 741.3009
February 767.7408 743.2496 751.7310
March 771.6986 757.2124 764.5623
April 768.6270 756.1376 760.3951
May 771.2156 740.6710 753.6389
June 741.9239 731.0675 736.0116
July 735.0311 714.7131 729.4680
August 726.3585 700.0077 715.7854
September 743.7259 721.8606 735.5573
October 763.0033 729.2646 750.9540
November 770.6691 759.8092 764.5994
December 790.2659 765.1005 774.0242