2019 SAR to XAF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2019.
2019 SAR to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019
During 2019, the SAR to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 30, valuing the pair at 160.4498. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 151.3239.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.1259 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 153.1776 to the December average rate of 157.3858, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 160.4498 was up 3.00% compared to the 2018 peak of 155.7735, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SAR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.
SAR to XAF 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 154.8013, compared to 157.5730 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.7716 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 3.8772 XAF (High: 158.8582 / Low: 154.9810). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4826 XAF (High: 157.1531 / Low: 155.6705).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 1.5444 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2019: 158.6959) against the same month in 2018 (average: 150.1171), the exchange rate shifted by +8.5788 (+5.71%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 154.6009 | 151.3239 | 153.1776 |
| February | 155.2411 | 152.6519 | 154.0913 |
| March | 156.2024 | 153.0273 | 154.7859 |
| April | 157.0873 | 154.6669 | 155.7000 |
| May | 157.1531 | 155.6705 | 156.2988 |
| June | 156.5262 | 153.2167 | 154.7544 |
| July | 157.9679 | 154.9126 | 155.9564 |
| August | 158.8582 | 154.9810 | 157.0103 |
| September | 160.4498 | 157.1275 | 158.6959 |
| October | 159.9066 | 156.5544 | 158.1238 |
| November | 158.9325 | 156.6201 | 158.2656 |
| December | 158.7556 | 155.8572 | 157.3858 |