YEARLY HIGH
62.1256 XOF
YEARLY LOW
59.9427 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
60.9213 XOF

2019 MAD to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the MAD to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 62.1256. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 59.9427.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.1829 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 60.2623 to the December average rate of 61.3526, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 62.1256 was up 1.96% compared to the 2018 peak of 60.9296, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 310,628 XOF
2018 Average 296,010 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 299,713 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,914.56 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

61.6352
60.1375
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD 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 60.4735, compared to 61.3692 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8957 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 60.4735
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 61.3692

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was September, with a trading range of 1.1147 XOF (High: 62.1256 / Low: 61.0109). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4435 XOF (High: 60.7826 / Low: 60.3390).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.1147
May Spread (Stable) ±0.4435

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1841 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1841

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2019: 61.5104) against the same month in 2018 (average: 59.8546), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6557 (+2.77%).

2019 Avg (September) 61.5104
2018 Avg (September) 59.8546

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 60.4493 59.9427 60.2623
February 60.9376 60.0980 60.5769
March 60.6704 60.0347 60.3928
April 60.9066 60.2650 60.5886
May 60.7826 60.3390 60.5948
June 61.0571 60.1450 60.4256
July 61.4075 60.4002 60.9929
August 61.9764 60.8737 61.4314
September 62.1256 61.0109 61.5104
October 61.7555 61.1004 61.4295
November 61.7620 61.0964 61.4984
December 61.6719 61.0097 61.3526