YEARLY HIGH
13.3367 XOF
YEARLY LOW
11.9178 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.7673 XOF

2019 SDG to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SDG to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 1, valuing the pair at 13.3367. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 11.9178.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4189 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.0759 to the December average rate of 13.0819, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 13.3367 was down 82.99% compared to the 2018 peak of 78.3969, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 66,683 XOF
2018 Average 154,397 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 59,589 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,094.34 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

13.3073
11.9639
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 12.4338, compared to 13.1007 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6668 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.4338
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.1007

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was April, with a trading range of 0.9141 XOF (High: 13.0585 / Low: 12.1444). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1265 XOF (High: 13.0669 / Low: 12.9404).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.9141
May Spread (Stable) ±0.1265

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 0.1278 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1278

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2019: 13.1463) against the same month in 2018 (average: 20.6000), the exchange rate shifted by -7.4537 (-36.18%).

2019 Avg (October) 13.1463
2018 Avg (October) 20.6000

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.1816 11.9178 12.0759
February 12.2217 12.0238 12.1339
March 12.3027 12.0587 12.1888
April 13.0585 12.1444 12.3463
May 13.0669 12.9404 12.9930
June 13.0630 12.7593 12.8652
July 13.1309 12.8380 12.9621
August 13.2678 12.8792 13.0602
September 13.3129 13.0538 13.1953
October 13.3367 13.0139 13.1463
November 13.2248 13.0203 13.1583
December 13.2167 12.9488 13.0819