YEARLY HIGH
179.7847 XOF
YEARLY LOW
169.9021 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
175.5946 XOF

2019 PEN to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the PEN to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 31, valuing the pair at 179.7847. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 169.9021.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.8825 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 171.8462 to the December average rate of 176.1263, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 179.7847 was up 2.31% compared to the 2018 peak of 175.7295, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 898,923 XOF
2018 Average 845,629 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 849,511 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 49,412.68 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

178.2787
171.2614
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 174.7869, compared to 176.4022 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.6153 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 174.7869
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 176.4022

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 6.5937 XOF (High: 178.6086 / Low: 172.0149). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3798 XOF (High: 177.3077 / Low: 175.9278).

August Spread (Volatile) ±6.5937
April Spread (Stable) ±1.3798

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 3.3165 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.3165

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2019: 177.6939) against the same month in 2018 (average: 171.2356), the exchange rate shifted by +6.4583 (+3.77%).

2019 Avg (July) 177.6939
2018 Avg (July) 171.2356

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 173.8165 169.9021 171.8462
February 174.9807 172.1526 173.9743
March 177.0209 174.3309 175.6404
April 177.3077 175.9278 176.7589
May 177.0901 173.7897 176.0152
June 175.5497 172.6959 174.4865
July 179.7847 176.2713 177.6939
August 178.6086 172.0149 174.3774
September 179.2881 175.3781 177.3750
October 177.3268 175.7356 176.6431
November 177.7319 175.0196 176.1976
December 178.6331 173.2160 176.1263