YEARLY HIGH
74.5003 XOF
YEARLY LOW
70.2813 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
72.5967 XOF

2019 MOP to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the MOP to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 1, valuing the pair at 74.5003. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 70.2813.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.2189 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 71.1269 to the December average rate of 73.4580, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 74.5003 was up 2.82% compared to the 2018 peak of 72.4536, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 372,501 XOF
2018 Average 344,333 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 351,407 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,094.55 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

74.0236
70.8635
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP 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 71.8703, compared to 73.3232 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.4529 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 71.8703
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 73.3232

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 2.1090 XOF (High: 74.0981 / Low: 71.9891). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6957 XOF (High: 72.9220 / Low: 72.2263).

August Spread (Volatile) ±2.1090
May Spread (Stable) ±0.6957

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 0.5165 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5165

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2019: 73.4417) against the same month in 2018 (average: 70.7434), the exchange rate shifted by +2.6983 (+3.81%).

2019 Avg (October) 73.4417
2018 Avg (October) 70.7434

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 71.8407 70.2813 71.1269
February 71.9931 70.8103 71.4869
March 72.4519 71.0175 71.8226
April 72.9866 71.8321 72.2566
May 72.9220 72.2263 72.5226
June 73.0065 71.5393 72.0060
July 73.4908 71.9447 72.6834
August 74.0981 71.9891 72.9752
September 74.4047 72.9492 73.7603
October 74.5003 72.6956 73.4417
November 73.9097 72.7603 73.6204
December 73.9978 72.9189 73.4580