2019 PEN to XOF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2019.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PEN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |