YEARLY HIGH
165.2457 XAF
YEARLY LOW
155.9227 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
160.8914 XAF

2019 QAR to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the QAR to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 1, valuing the pair at 165.2457. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 155.9227.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.3230 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 157.7677 to the December average rate of 162.1440, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 165.2457 was up 2.96% compared to the 2018 peak of 160.4905, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 826,228 XAF
2018 Average 763,338 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 779,613 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 46,614.99 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

164.0573
157.1959
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 159.4544, compared to 162.3284 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.8740 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 159.4544
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 162.3284

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was October, with a trading range of 3.9564 XAF (High: 165.2457 / Low: 161.2893). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5053 XAF (High: 161.8824 / Low: 160.3771).

October Spread (Volatile) ±3.9564
May Spread (Stable) ±1.5053

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 1.5510 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5510

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2019: 162.9190) against the same month in 2018 (average: 156.8458), the exchange rate shifted by +6.0732 (+3.87%).

2019 Avg (October) 162.9190
2018 Avg (October) 156.8458

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 159.2520 155.9227 157.7677
February 159.9195 157.1578 158.7146
March 160.8721 157.6484 159.4414
April 161.7957 159.3028 160.3776
May 161.8824 160.3771 160.9879
June 161.3669 158.0188 159.4369
July 162.7307 159.5438 160.6446
August 163.6380 159.7079 161.7643
September 164.9553 161.8724 163.4855
October 165.2457 161.2893 162.9190
November 163.7038 161.3131 163.0128
December 163.5706 160.5703 162.1440