YEARLY HIGH
0.0831 XAF
YEARLY LOW
0.0624 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0737 XAF

2019 SLL to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SLL to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 9, valuing the pair at 0.0831. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 27, dropping to 0.0624.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0208 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0685 to the December average rate of 0.0789, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0831 was down 7.59% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0900, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 416 XAF
2018 Average 364 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 312 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 103.88 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0841
0.0670
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SLL 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 0.0693, compared to 0.0780 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0087 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0693
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0780

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0204 XAF (High: 0.0827 / Low: 0.0624). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 XAF (High: 0.0702 / Low: 0.0696).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0204
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0099 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0099

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2019: 0.0827) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0878), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0051 (-5.82%).

2019 Avg (July) 0.0827
2018 Avg (July) 0.0878

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0691 0.0677 0.0685
February 0.0694 0.0682 0.0689
March 0.0698 0.0684 0.0692
April 0.0702 0.0691 0.0696
May 0.0702 0.0696 0.0699
June 0.0819 0.0645 0.0699
July 0.0831 0.0821 0.0827
August 0.0827 0.0624 0.0727
September 0.0821 0.0624 0.0738
October 0.0813 0.0791 0.0801
November 0.0801 0.0790 0.0798
December 0.0800 0.0781 0.0789