YEARLY HIGH
8.5851 XOF
YEARLY LOW
8.0010 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.3206 XOF

2019 INR to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the INR to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 31, valuing the pair at 8.5851. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 4, dropping to 8.0010.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5841 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.1303 to the December average rate of 8.2945, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 8.5851 was down 0.64% compared to the 2018 peak of 8.6401, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 INR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,146,284 XOF
2018 Average 2,033,320 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 2,000,250 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 146,034.01 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

8.5475
8.0781
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

INR 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 8.2942, compared to 8.3470 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0528 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.2942
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.3470

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.4142 XOF (High: 8.5427 / Low: 8.1285). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1360 XOF (High: 8.3696 / Low: 8.2336).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.4142
November Spread (Stable) ±0.1360

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.2329 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2329

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2019: 8.5084) against the same month in 2018 (average: 8.1679), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3404 (+4.17%).

2019 Avg (July) 8.5084
2018 Avg (July) 8.1679

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.2841 8.0293 8.1303
February 8.2154 8.0010 8.1172
March 8.4422 8.1219 8.3436
April 8.4954 8.3535 8.4110
May 8.4773 8.2707 8.4013
June 8.4366 8.2795 8.3614
July 8.5851 8.4325 8.5084
August 8.5427 8.1285 8.2755
September 8.5189 8.2224 8.3458
October 8.4358 8.2607 8.3527
November 8.3696 8.2336 8.3048
December 8.3542 8.1996 8.2945