YEARLY HIGH
0.1024 ARS
YEARLY LOW
0.0644 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0820 ARS

2019 XAF to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the XAF to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.1024. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 26, dropping to 0.0644.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0379 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0650 to the December average rate of 0.1013, the exchange rate registered a net change of 55.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.1024 was up 40.14% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0730, 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 512 ARS
2018 Average 251 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 322 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 189.73 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.1049
0.0614
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to ARS 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 0.0713, compared to 0.0927 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0214 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0713
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0927

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0275 ARS (High: 0.1023 / Low: 0.0748). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 ARS (High: 0.0658 / Low: 0.0644).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0275
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0028 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0028

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 0.1013) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0656), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0357 (+54.51%).

2019 Avg (December) 0.1013
2018 Avg (December) 0.0656

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0658 0.0644 0.0650
February 0.0686 0.0647 0.0663
March 0.0753 0.0686 0.0711
April 0.0779 0.0714 0.0738
May 0.0774 0.0755 0.0765
June 0.0775 0.0734 0.0753
July 0.0746 0.0714 0.0725
August 0.1023 0.0748 0.0884
September 0.0997 0.0936 0.0951
October 0.1014 0.0957 0.0986
November 0.1015 0.1000 0.1005
December 0.1024 0.1002 0.1013