YEARLY HIGH
0.0877 GMD
YEARLY LOW
0.0835 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0855 GMD

2019 XAF to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the XAF to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.0877. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 26, dropping to 0.0835.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0041 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0862 to the December average rate of 0.0870, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0877 was down 4.96% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0922, 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 438 GMD
2018 Average 433 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 418 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20.70 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0872
0.0844
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to GMD 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 0.0854, compared to 0.0856 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0854
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0856

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was October, with a trading range of 0.0029 GMD (High: 0.0871 / Low: 0.0842). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 GMD (High: 0.0850 / Low: 0.0843).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0029
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

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 March and April, 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: 0.0870) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0858), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0012 (+1.35%).

2019 Avg (December) 0.0870
2018 Avg (December) 0.0858

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0873 0.0852 0.0862
February 0.0865 0.0851 0.0857
March 0.0865 0.0846 0.0855
April 0.0854 0.0842 0.0849
May 0.0850 0.0843 0.0847
June 0.0863 0.0844 0.0854
July 0.0857 0.0843 0.0852
August 0.0862 0.0844 0.0852
September 0.0856 0.0835 0.0846
October 0.0871 0.0842 0.0856
November 0.0872 0.0854 0.0863
December 0.0877 0.0860 0.0870