2019 SOS to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0400 XAF

YEARLY LOW

0.9776 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0103 XAF

2019 SOS to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SOS to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 1, valuing the pair at 1.0400. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 0.9776.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0624 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9899 to the December average rate of 1.0181, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.0400 was up 2.92% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.0105, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,200 XAF

2018 Average 4,802 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 4,888 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 312.01 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.0314

0.9861

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS 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 1.0007, compared to 1.0200 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0193 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0007

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0200

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0304 XAF (High: 1.0347 / Low: 1.0043). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0159 XAF (High: 1.0312 / Low: 1.0154).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0304

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0159

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 0.0099 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0099

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2019: 1.0234) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.9855), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0379 (+3.84%).

2019 Avg (October) 1.0234

2018 Avg (October) 0.9855

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0010	0.9776	0.9899
February	1.0052	0.9845	0.9972
March	1.0102	0.9890	1.0008
April	1.0187	0.9994	1.0075
May	1.0189	1.0014	1.0092
June	1.0141	0.9879	0.9993
July	1.0230	0.9956	1.0078
August	1.0347	1.0043	1.0184
September	1.0381	1.0144	1.0277
October	1.0400	1.0116	1.0234
November	1.0312	1.0154	1.0245
December	1.0293	1.0090	1.0181