2019 XAF to BTN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1250 BTN

YEARLY LOW

0.1161 BTN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1201 BTN

2019 XAF to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the XAF to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 0.1250. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 31, dropping to 0.1161.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0089 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1229 to the December average rate of 0.1206, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.1250 was down 4.51% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.1309, 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 625 BTN

2018 Average 615 BTN

Yearly Trough Low 581 BTN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 44.42 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.1236

0.1169

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to BTN 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 0.1206, compared to 0.1197 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1206

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1197

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0060 BTN (High: 0.1226 / Low: 0.1167). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 BTN (High: 0.1213 / Low: 0.1193).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0060

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0034 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0034

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 0.1230) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.1212), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0019 (+1.55%).

2019 Avg (February) 0.1230

2018 Avg (February) 0.1212

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1246	0.1209	0.1229
February	0.1250	0.1214	0.1230
March	0.1228	0.1182	0.1197
April	0.1198	0.1174	0.1190
May	0.1207	0.1182	0.1190
June	0.1206	0.1184	0.1197
July	0.1193	0.1161	0.1175
August	0.1226	0.1167	0.1204
September	0.1216	0.1176	0.1197
October	0.1212	0.1180	0.1197
November	0.1213	0.1193	0.1203
December	0.1221	0.1199	0.1206