YEARLY HIGH
9.5598 XAF
YEARLY LOW
8.2824 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.0585 XAF

2019 RUB to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the RUB to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 9.5598. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 8.2824.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2774 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.6117 to the December average rate of 9.3932, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 9.5598 was down 1.08% compared to the 2018 peak of 9.6640, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 47,799 XAF
2018 Average 44,363 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 41,412 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,386.81 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

9.4713
8.5335
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB 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 8.9046, compared to 9.2123 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3077 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.9046
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.2123

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.5352 XAF (High: 8.8177 / Low: 8.2824). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0951 XAF (High: 9.3395 / Low: 9.2444).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.5352
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0951

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.3060 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3060

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 9.3932) against the same month in 2018 (average: 8.5314), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8618 (+10.10%).

2019 Avg (December) 9.3932
2018 Avg (December) 8.5314

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.8177 8.2824 8.6117
February 8.8509 8.7125 8.7854
March 9.0502 8.7511 8.8994
April 9.1742 8.9319 9.0442
May 9.1349 8.9400 9.0317
June 9.2330 8.9274 9.0555
July 9.3260 9.1545 9.2474
August 9.2034 8.8388 8.9414
September 9.3522 8.9370 9.1711
October 9.2757 9.1694 9.2247
November 9.3395 9.2444 9.2961
December 9.5598 9.2218 9.3932