YEARLY HIGH
0.1479 BDT
YEARLY LOW
0.1404 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1441 BDT

2019 XAF to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the XAF to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 0.1479. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 1, dropping to 0.1404.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0074 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1459 to the December average rate of 0.1438, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.1479 was down 6.89% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.1588, 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 739 BDT
2018 Average 755 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 702 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 37.20 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.1463
0.1415
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to BDT 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 0.1450, compared to 0.1432 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1450
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1432

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0042 BDT (High: 0.1452 / Low: 0.1410). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 BDT (High: 0.1447 / Low: 0.1433).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0042
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0014 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.1459) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.1544), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0085 (-5.52%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.1459
2018 Avg (January) 0.1544

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1479 0.1447 0.1459
February 0.1463 0.1443 0.1453
March 0.1467 0.1433 0.1447
April 0.1457 0.1425 0.1444
May 0.1447 0.1433 0.1440
June 0.1468 0.1431 0.1455
July 0.1460 0.1426 0.1445
August 0.1452 0.1410 0.1434
September 0.1435 0.1407 0.1419
October 0.1443 0.1404 0.1427
November 0.1443 0.1423 0.1428
December 0.1452 0.1423 0.1438