YEARLY HIGH
0.1414 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.1280 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1329 AFN

2019 XAF to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the XAF to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 28, valuing the pair at 0.1414. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 7, dropping to 0.1280.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0133 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1314 to the December average rate of 0.1331, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.1414 was up 3.92% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.1360, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 707 AFN
2018 Average 651 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 640 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 66.73 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.1390
0.1288
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to AFN 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 0.1327, compared to 0.1332 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1327
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1332

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 0.0060 AFN (High: 0.1414 / Low: 0.1354). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 AFN (High: 0.1330 / Low: 0.1313).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0060
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0040 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0040

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2019: 0.1382) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.1278), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0104 (+8.13%).

2019 Avg (June) 0.1382
2018 Avg (June) 0.1278

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1337 0.1301 0.1314
February 0.1315 0.1283 0.1296
March 0.1317 0.1280 0.1299
April 0.1341 0.1297 0.1323
May 0.1379 0.1321 0.1348
June 0.1414 0.1354 0.1382
July 0.1405 0.1350 0.1373
August 0.1358 0.1308 0.1334
September 0.1330 0.1302 0.1315
October 0.1333 0.1301 0.1320
November 0.1330 0.1313 0.1320
December 0.1342 0.1320 0.1331