YEARLY HIGH
76.7765 XOF
YEARLY LOW
72.4321 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
74.7651 XOF

2019 HKD to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the HKD to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 30, valuing the pair at 76.7765. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 72.4321.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.3444 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 73.2605 to the December average rate of 75.6377, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 76.7765 was up 2.97% compared to the 2018 peak of 74.5650, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 HKD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,919,412 XOF
2018 Average 1,773,197 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 1,810,803 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 108,609.01 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

76.2377
72.9899
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD 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 74.0251, compared to 75.5050 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.4799 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 74.0251
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 75.5050

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 1.8199 XOF (High: 75.9738 / Low: 74.1539). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7121 XOF (High: 75.0971 / Low: 74.3850).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.8199
May Spread (Stable) ±0.7121

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.5225 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5225

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2019: 75.9670) against the same month in 2018 (average: 71.8358), the exchange rate shifted by +4.1313 (+5.75%).

2019 Avg (September) 75.9670
2018 Avg (September) 71.8358

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 74.0058 72.4321 73.2605
February 74.1817 72.9618 73.6393
March 74.6225 73.1219 73.9595
April 75.0952 73.9607 74.4334
May 75.0971 74.3850 74.6903
June 74.8927 73.6811 74.1678
July 75.6897 74.3103 74.8733
August 75.9738 74.1539 75.1075
September 76.7765 75.1780 75.9670
October 76.4885 74.8713 75.6290
November 76.1413 74.9485 75.8157
December 76.0447 75.0636 75.6377