YEARLY HIGH
2.0951 XOF
YEARLY LOW
1.9507 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.0169 XOF

2019 HUF to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the HUF to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 2.0951. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 1.9507.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1444 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0524 to the December average rate of 1.9824, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 2.0951 was down 1.60% compared to the 2018 peak of 2.1292, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 1,000,000 HUF based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,095,125 XOF
2018 Average 2,057,939 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 1,950,739 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 144,386.49 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

2.0845
1.9563
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HUF 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 2.0471, compared to 1.9866 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0604 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0471
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9866

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was March, with a trading range of 0.0533 XOF (High: 2.0951 / Low: 2.0418). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0255 XOF (High: 2.0306 / Low: 2.0051).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0533
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0255

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0326 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0326

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2019: 2.0738) against the same month in 2018 (average: 2.1002), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0263 (-1.25%).

2019 Avg (March) 2.0738
2018 Avg (March) 2.1002

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0780 2.0299 2.0524
February 2.0763 2.0505 2.0631
March 2.0951 2.0418 2.0738
April 2.0532 2.0253 2.0416
May 2.0306 2.0051 2.0189
June 2.0489 2.0144 2.0326
July 2.0350 2.0007 2.0155
August 2.0274 1.9761 2.0035
September 1.9902 1.9545 1.9709
October 1.9990 1.9550 1.9804
November 1.9997 1.9507 1.9670
December 1.9954 1.9596 1.9824