YEARLY HIGH
1.9285 XAF
YEARLY LOW
1.5538 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6281 XAF

2019 NGN to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the NGN to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 27, valuing the pair at 1.9285. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 1.5538.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3747 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5808 to the December average rate of 1.6280, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.9285 was up 19.91% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.6082, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 1,000,000 NGN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,928,459 XAF
2018 Average 1,538,494 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 1,553,776 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 374,683.63 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.6872
1.5711
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NGN 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 1.6197, compared to 1.6365 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0168 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6197
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6365

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.3221 XAF (High: 1.9285 / Low: 1.6063). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0172 XAF (High: 1.6371 / Low: 1.6199).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.3221
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0172

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0547 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0547

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 1.6434) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.5745), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0689 (+4.38%).

2019 Avg (August) 1.6434
2018 Avg (August) 1.5745

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6019 1.5538 1.5808
February 1.6107 1.5859 1.5987
March 1.6264 1.5934 1.6120
April 1.6394 1.6049 1.6216
May 1.6371 1.6199 1.6273
June 1.9063 1.5976 1.6775
July 1.6405 1.6043 1.6228
August 1.9285 1.6063 1.6434
September 1.6614 1.6236 1.6465
October 1.6578 1.6220 1.6394
November 1.6457 1.6225 1.6386
December 1.6436 1.6091 1.6280