YEARLY HIGH
8.6496 XOF
YEARLY LOW
8.2631 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.4687 XOF

2019 KGS to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the KGS to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 30, valuing the pair at 8.6496. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 8.2631.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3866 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.3614 to the December average rate of 8.4759, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 8.6496 was up 1.70% compared to the 2018 peak of 8.5047, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 43,248 XOF
2018 Average 40,616 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 41,315 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,932.92 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

8.5646
8.3429
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 8.4506, compared to 8.4868 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0362 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.4506
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.4868

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 0.2482 XOF (High: 8.5435 / Low: 8.2953). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0810 XOF (High: 8.5779 / Low: 8.4969).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.2482
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0810

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 0.0882 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0882

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2019: 8.5462) against the same month in 2018 (average: 8.2631), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2831 (+3.43%).

2019 Avg (September) 8.5462
2018 Avg (September) 8.2631

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.4412 8.2631 8.3614
February 8.4784 8.3343 8.4148
March 8.5282 8.3575 8.4520
April 8.5736 8.4427 8.5009
May 8.5779 8.4969 8.5313
June 8.5435 8.2953 8.4431
July 8.5097 8.3601 8.4080
August 8.5545 8.3498 8.4564
September 8.6496 8.4595 8.5462
October 8.6197 8.4319 8.5149
November 8.5553 8.4326 8.5197
December 8.5449 8.4119 8.4759