YEARLY HIGH
0.0660 XAF
YEARLY LOW
0.0611 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0635 XAF

2019 GNF to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the GNF to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 0.0660. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0611.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0048 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0627 to the December average rate of 0.0623, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0660 was up 2.48% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0644, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 330 XAF
2018 Average 307 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 306 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 24.13 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0648
0.0620
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GNF 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 0.0633, compared to 0.0637 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0633
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0637

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was November, with a trading range of 0.0035 XAF (High: 0.0660 / Low: 0.0624). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 XAF (High: 0.0645 / Low: 0.0633).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0035
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2019: 0.0635) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0633), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+0.24%).

2019 Avg (November) 0.0635
2018 Avg (November) 0.0633

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0634 0.0621 0.0627
February 0.0637 0.0622 0.0630
March 0.0641 0.0625 0.0632
April 0.0645 0.0629 0.0636
May 0.0645 0.0633 0.0638
June 0.0644 0.0625 0.0632
July 0.0644 0.0630 0.0635
August 0.0652 0.0630 0.0640
September 0.0652 0.0639 0.0646
October 0.0651 0.0636 0.0642
November 0.0660 0.0624 0.0635
December 0.0629 0.0611 0.0623