YEARLY HIGH
11.9730 XOF
YEARLY LOW
11.4075 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.6951 XOF

2019 GMD to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the GMD to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 26, valuing the pair at 11.9730. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 11.4075.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5655 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.6047 to the December average rate of 11.5003, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 11.9730 was down 0.69% compared to the 2018 peak of 12.0561, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 59,865 XOF
2018 Average 57,790 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 57,038 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,827.27 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

11.8483
11.4687
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 11.7109, compared to 11.6793 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0316 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.7109
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.6793

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was October, with a trading range of 0.3937 XOF (High: 11.8781 / Low: 11.4844). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0884 XOF (High: 11.8586 / Low: 11.7702).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.3937
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0884

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1268 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1268

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2019: 11.8167) against the same month in 2018 (average: 11.6005), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2162 (+1.86%).

2019 Avg (September) 11.8167
2018 Avg (September) 11.6005

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.7378 11.4609 11.6047
February 11.7506 11.5659 11.6645
March 11.8259 11.5655 11.6997
April 11.8765 11.7125 11.7771
May 11.8586 11.7702 11.8105
June 11.8531 11.5847 11.7090
July 11.8599 11.6692 11.7313
August 11.8461 11.6032 11.7432
September 11.9730 11.6766 11.8167
October 11.8781 11.4844 11.6898
November 11.7042 11.4715 11.5944
December 11.6320 11.4075 11.5003