YEARLY HIGH
437.9292 XAF
YEARLY LOW
419.6119 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
429.4673 XAF

2019 SGD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SGD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 9, valuing the pair at 437.9292. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 419.6119.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.3173 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 423.5765 to the December average rate of 435.1833, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 437.9292 was up 3.39% compared to the 2018 peak of 423.5629, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,189,646 XAF
2018 Average 2,059,549 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 2,098,059 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 91,586.40 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

437.0843
422.3485
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD 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 427.2602, compared to 431.6743 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.4141 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 427.2602
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 431.6743

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 10.2074 XAF (High: 429.8734 / Low: 419.6660). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.2221 XAF (High: 431.5724 / Low: 428.3503).

August Spread (Volatile) ±10.2074
July Spread (Stable) ±3.2221

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 4.3837 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.3837

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2019: 435.8563) against the same month in 2018 (average: 419.6967), the exchange rate shifted by +16.1596 (+3.85%).

2019 Avg (November) 435.8563
2018 Avg (November) 419.6967

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 426.2255 419.6119 423.5765
February 428.3317 423.9506 426.9002
March 431.5531 425.7274 428.7131
April 432.3319 428.7557 430.5858
May 430.7109 425.3175 427.6590
June 428.6474 424.3587 426.1268
July 431.5724 428.3503 429.5825
August 429.8734 419.6660 425.1988
September 435.4127 426.7141 431.4098
October 434.5537 430.5098 432.8153
November 437.9292 432.4726 435.8563
December 437.0312 433.3111 435.1833