YEARLY HIGH
265.2687 XAF
YEARLY LOW
250.4391 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
255.7525 XAF

2019 TOP to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the TOP to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 1, valuing the pair at 265.2687. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 250.4391.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.8297 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 253.3540 to the December average rate of 256.6875, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 265.2687 was up 2.95% compared to the 2018 peak of 257.6555, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,326,344 XAF
2018 Average 1,222,677 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 1,252,195 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 74,148.30 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

257.7545
252.9539
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TOP 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 255.4813, compared to 256.0238 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5426 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 255.4813
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 256.0238

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was April, with a trading range of 11.4693 XAF (High: 265.2687 / Low: 253.7995). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.3466 XAF (High: 257.1922 / Low: 254.8456).

April Spread (Volatile) ±11.4693
February Spread (Stable) ±2.3466

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 2.1498 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.1498

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2019: 257.3545) against the same month in 2018 (average: 240.3097), the exchange rate shifted by +17.0448 (+7.09%).

2019 Avg (April) 257.3545
2018 Avg (April) 240.3097

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 256.1315 250.4391 253.3540
February 257.1922 254.8456 255.9828
March 258.4412 253.9986 256.6071
April 265.2687 253.7995 257.3545
May 257.3119 254.5351 255.8695
June 255.7730 251.4846 253.7197
July 259.2653 254.7463 256.7324
August 257.6589 251.9536 254.6509
September 261.0340 253.9546 256.7585
October 257.4402 252.1778 255.1499
November 259.0422 253.4876 256.1638
December 257.7842 254.9034 256.6875