YEARLY HIGH
5.6476 XAF
YEARLY LOW
5.1516 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.3750 XAF

2019 JPY to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the JPY to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 3, valuing the pair at 5.6476. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 3, dropping to 5.1516.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4960 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.2729 to the December average rate of 5.4080, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 5.6476 was up 7.68% compared to the 2018 peak of 5.2447, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,823,812 XAF
2018 Average 2,517,026 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 2,575,808 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 248,003.58 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

5.5828
5.1918
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY 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 5.2771, compared to 5.4729 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1958 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.2771
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.4729

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was September, with a trading range of 0.1947 XAF (High: 5.6476 / Low: 5.4529). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0637 XAF (High: 5.4863 / Low: 5.4226).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1947
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0637

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0515 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0515

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2019: 5.5374) against the same month in 2018 (average: 5.0255), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5119 (+10.19%).

2019 Avg (September) 5.5374
2018 Avg (September) 5.0255

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.3972 5.2184 5.2729
February 5.2770 5.1785 5.2368
March 5.2799 5.1516 5.2243
April 5.2809 5.1775 5.2272
May 5.4123 5.2538 5.3302
June 5.4240 5.3279 5.3710
July 5.4443 5.3622 5.4041
August 5.6142 5.5027 5.5502
September 5.6476 5.4529 5.5374
October 5.5964 5.4065 5.4859
November 5.4863 5.4226 5.4516
December 5.4628 5.3608 5.4080