YEARLY HIGH
5.9243 COP
YEARLY LOW
5.3141 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.5971 COP

2019 XAF to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the XAF to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 3, valuing the pair at 5.9243. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 5.3141.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6102 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.5076 to the December average rate of 5.7208, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 5.9243 was up 3.29% compared to the 2018 peak of 5.7357, 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 29,622 COP
2018 Average 26,593 COP
Yearly Trough Low 26,571 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,050.91 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

5.8340
5.3446
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to COP 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 5.4901, compared to 5.7041 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2141 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.4901
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.7041

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.3848 COP (High: 5.9029 / Low: 5.5181). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0875 COP (High: 5.4316 / Low: 5.3441).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.3848
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0875

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1247 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1247

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 5.7208) against the same month in 2018 (average: 5.5904), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1304 (+2.33%).

2019 Avg (December) 5.7208
2018 Avg (December) 5.5904

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.6694 5.4134 5.5076
February 5.4316 5.3441 5.3917
March 5.4521 5.3141 5.3854
April 5.5592 5.3242 5.4100
May 5.7606 5.5202 5.6378
June 5.7910 5.5019 5.6080
July 5.6105 5.4170 5.4833
August 5.9029 5.5181 5.7811
September 5.7885 5.6387 5.7092
October 5.8598 5.7138 5.7932
November 5.8886 5.5804 5.7372
December 5.9243 5.5898 5.7208