YEARLY HIGH
47.1670 XOF
YEARLY LOW
41.5955 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
42.8319 XOF

2019 SCR to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SCR to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 11, valuing the pair at 47.1670. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 41.5955.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.5715 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 42.0845 to the December average rate of 43.0905, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 47.1670 was up 10.10% compared to the 2018 peak of 42.8402, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 235,835 XOF
2018 Average 204,132 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 207,978 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 27,857.36 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

43.5988
41.9468
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 42.4473, compared to 43.2165 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7692 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 42.4473
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 43.2165

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 4.8320 XOF (High: 47.1670 / Low: 42.3350). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4501 XOF (High: 43.1310 / Low: 42.6809).

August Spread (Volatile) ±4.8320
May Spread (Stable) ±0.4501

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 0.4000 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 43.3624) against the same month in 2018 (average: 41.8247), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5377 (+3.68%).

2019 Avg (August) 43.3624
2018 Avg (August) 41.8247

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 42.4983 41.5955 42.0845
February 42.5976 41.7193 42.2516
March 42.8163 41.7741 42.3948
April 42.9915 42.2171 42.6251
May 43.1310 42.6809 42.8640
June 42.9809 42.1227 42.4640
July 43.2926 42.0710 42.7761
August 47.1670 42.3350 43.3624
September 43.8395 42.8838 43.4612
October 43.7936 42.7798 43.2531
November 45.4987 42.3219 43.3559
December 43.5026 42.6728 43.0905