2019 NAD to XAF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2019.
2019 NAD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019
During 2019, the NAD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 43.0406. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 19, dropping to 15.9259.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 27.1147 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 41.3811 to the December average rate of 40.9707, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 43.0406 was down 6.86% compared to the 2018 peak of 46.2118, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 NAD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.
NAD to XAF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 40.7788, compared to 40.2760 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5029 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 25.3952 XAF (High: 41.3211 / Low: 15.9259). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3661 XAF (High: 42.4042 / Low: 41.0381).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 2.7413 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 41.9446) against the same month in 2018 (average: 44.9278), the exchange rate shifted by -2.9831 (-6.64%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42.9574 | 39.8936 | 41.3811 |
| February | 43.0406 | 41.0883 | 41.9446 |
| March | 41.5404 | 39.7760 | 40.4126 |
| April | 41.6120 | 39.9005 | 41.2161 |
| May | 41.3211 | 15.9259 | 39.8841 |
| June | 40.8254 | 38.5521 | 39.8344 |
| July | 42.4042 | 41.0381 | 41.7136 |
| August | 41.6656 | 37.8776 | 38.9723 |
| September | 40.6653 | 39.2560 | 40.0746 |
| October | 40.5958 | 39.1706 | 39.8069 |
| November | 40.7376 | 38.8647 | 40.1179 |
| December | 41.8261 | 39.8580 | 40.9707 |