YEARLY HIGH
0.0906 DOP
YEARLY LOW
0.0853 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0876 DOP

2019 XAF to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the XAF to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 0.0906. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 0.0853.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0053 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0879 to the December average rate of 0.0898, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0906 was down 3.47% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0939, 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 453 DOP
2018 Average 446 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 427 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26.53 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0902
0.0862
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to DOP 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 0.0873, compared to 0.0880 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0873
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0880

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 0.0047 DOP (High: 0.0904 / Low: 0.0857). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 DOP (High: 0.0874 / Low: 0.0861).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0047
April 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 0.0898) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0874), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0024 (+2.80%).

2019 Avg (December) 0.0898
2018 Avg (December) 0.0874

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0890 0.0869 0.0879
February 0.0883 0.0870 0.0875
March 0.0885 0.0864 0.0873
April 0.0874 0.0861 0.0868
May 0.0904 0.0857 0.0865
June 0.0904 0.0862 0.0877
July 0.0877 0.0862 0.0871
August 0.0881 0.0853 0.0868
September 0.0872 0.0857 0.0865
October 0.0903 0.0869 0.0888
November 0.0899 0.0886 0.0890
December 0.0906 0.0886 0.0898