YEARLY HIGH
1.6858 XAF
YEARLY LOW
1.5902 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6409 XAF

2019 MRO to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the MRO to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 30, valuing the pair at 1.6858. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 1.5902.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0955 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6091 to the December average rate of 1.6536, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.6858 was down 38.56% compared to the 2018 peak of 2.7437, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,429 XAF
2018 Average 7,835 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 7,951 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 477.71 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.6732
1.6033
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MRO 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 1.6263, compared to 1.6555 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0292 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6263
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6555

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0401 XAF (High: 1.6689 / Low: 1.6288). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0156 XAF (High: 1.6509 / Low: 1.6353).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0401
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0156

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 0.0159 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0159

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2019: 1.6674) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.5764), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0910 (+5.78%).

2019 Avg (September) 1.6674
2018 Avg (September) 1.5764

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6242 1.5902 1.6091
February 1.6310 1.6037 1.6188
March 1.6408 1.6078 1.6261
April 1.6500 1.6248 1.6357
May 1.6509 1.6353 1.6419
June 1.6443 1.6119 1.6261
July 1.6596 1.6273 1.6384
August 1.6689 1.6288 1.6497
September 1.6858 1.6509 1.6674
October 1.6802 1.6450 1.6613
November 1.6696 1.6452 1.6625
December 1.6676 1.6376 1.6536