YEARLY HIGH
7.5133 XOF
YEARLY LOW
6.0368 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.5206 XOF

2019 HTG to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the HTG to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 7.5133. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 3, dropping to 6.0368.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4765 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.3560 to the December average rate of 6.1301, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 7.5133 was down 14.09% compared to the 2018 peak of 8.7455, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 37,567 XOF
2018 Average 41,186 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 30,184 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,382.44 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

7.4817
5.9736
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 6.8666, compared to 6.1745 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6921 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.8666
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.1745

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was February, with a trading range of 0.4150 XOF (High: 7.3924 / Low: 6.9775). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0933 XOF (High: 6.2668 / Low: 6.1735).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.4150
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0933

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2019. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.3864 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3864

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 7.3560) against the same month in 2018 (average: 8.3364), the exchange rate shifted by -0.9804 (-11.76%).

2019 Avg (January) 7.3560
2018 Avg (January) 8.3364

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.5133 7.2775 7.3560
February 7.3924 6.9775 7.0971
March 7.0936 6.8963 6.9663
April 6.9781 6.8060 6.8824
May 6.8309 6.4403 6.6423
June 6.4867 6.1432 6.2558
July 6.2668 6.1735 6.2173
August 6.2771 6.1229 6.1972
September 6.3029 6.1804 6.2309
October 6.2578 6.0566 6.1725
November 6.1356 6.0368 6.0993
December 6.2043 6.0394 6.1301