YEARLY HIGH
73.4771 XOF
YEARLY LOW
69.4783 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
71.4410 XOF

2019 SBD to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SBD to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 2, valuing the pair at 73.4771. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 69.4783.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.9987 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 70.8501 to the December average rate of 71.2639, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 73.4771 was up 0.22% compared to the 2018 peak of 73.3135, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 367,385 XOF
2018 Average 352,684 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 347,392 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,993.69 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

72.4066
70.4120
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 71.2204, compared to 71.6616 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4412 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 71.2204
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 71.6616

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 2.7466 XOF (High: 72.2249 / Low: 69.4783). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1540 XOF (High: 72.2286 / Low: 71.0746).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.7466
November Spread (Stable) ±1.1540

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 1.0313 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0313

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2019: 72.2404) against the same month in 2018 (average: 71.3672), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8732 (+1.22%).

2019 Avg (September) 72.2404
2018 Avg (September) 71.3672

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 72.2249 69.4783 70.8501
February 72.1816 70.4807 71.2355
March 72.6979 70.7148 71.4259
April 73.1403 70.7647 71.6232
May 72.7111 71.2880 71.6095
June 71.6048 69.8981 70.5782
July 72.5607 70.2780 70.9773
August 73.1615 70.7296 72.0319
September 73.4771 71.2779 72.2404
October 72.8349 70.9166 71.7080
November 72.2286 71.0746 71.7484
December 72.1228 70.4050 71.2639