YEARLY HIGH
1.0678 CRC
YEARLY LOW
0.9425 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0026 CRC

2019 XAF to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the XAF to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 1.0678. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 0.9425.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1253 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0505 to the December average rate of 0.9604, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.0678 was down 1.93% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.0888, 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 5,339 CRC
2018 Average 5,189 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 4,712 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 626.48 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.0646
0.9509
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to CRC 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 1.0319, compared to 0.9734 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0585 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0319
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9734

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was November, with a trading range of 0.0486 CRC (High: 0.9911 / Low: 0.9425). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0221 CRC (High: 1.0676 / Low: 1.0456).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0486
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0221

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 0.0223 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0223

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 1.0505) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.0550), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0044 (-0.42%).

2019 Avg (January) 1.0505
2018 Avg (January) 1.0550

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0678 1.0368 1.0505
February 1.0676 1.0456 1.0551
March 1.0520 1.0296 1.0392
April 1.0408 1.0161 1.0272
May 1.0192 0.9970 1.0098
June 1.0213 0.9949 1.0094
July 1.0045 0.9657 0.9872
August 0.9813 0.9460 0.9667
September 0.9826 0.9513 0.9705
October 0.9905 0.9659 0.9809
November 0.9911 0.9425 0.9747
December 0.9779 0.9430 0.9604