YEARLY HIGH
0.0547 ETB
YEARLY LOW
0.0485 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0499 ETB

2019 XAF to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the XAF to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.0547. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 7, dropping to 0.0485.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0061 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0494 to the December average rate of 0.0533, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0547 was up 4.00% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0526, 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 273 ETB
2018 Average 249 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 243 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 30.71 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0538
0.0487
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to ETB 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 0.0494, compared to 0.0503 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0494
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0503

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was December, with a trading range of 0.0034 ETB (High: 0.0547 / Low: 0.0513). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 ETB (High: 0.0497 / Low: 0.0489).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0034
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

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 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 0.0533) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0489), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0044 (+9.06%).

2019 Avg (December) 0.0533
2018 Avg (December) 0.0489

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0500 0.0486 0.0494
February 0.0498 0.0489 0.0493
March 0.0495 0.0485 0.0492
April 0.0498 0.0486 0.0493
May 0.0497 0.0489 0.0493
June 0.0505 0.0489 0.0499
July 0.0502 0.0488 0.0495
August 0.0501 0.0489 0.0495
September 0.0500 0.0487 0.0494
October 0.0506 0.0487 0.0498
November 0.0514 0.0496 0.0504
December 0.0547 0.0513 0.0533