YEARLY HIGH
16.3559 GNF
YEARLY LOW
15.1594 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.7573 GNF

2019 XAF to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the XAF to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 16.3559. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 15.1594.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1965 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.9478 to the December average rate of 16.0577, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 16.3559 was down 4.80% compared to the 2018 peak of 17.1805, 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 81,779 GNF
2018 Average 81,472 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 75,797 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,982.50 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

16.1147
15.4305
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to GNF 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 15.8085, compared to 15.7062 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1022 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.8085
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.7062

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was November, with a trading range of 0.8545 GNF (High: 16.0138 / Low: 15.1594). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3002 GNF (High: 15.7980 / Low: 15.4978).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.8545
May Spread (Stable) ±0.3002

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.1300 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1300

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 16.0577) against the same month in 2018 (average: 15.8788), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1788 (+1.13%).

2019 Avg (December) 16.0577
2018 Avg (December) 15.8788

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16.0988 15.7805 15.9478
February 16.0870 15.7019 15.8753
March 15.9981 15.6079 15.8174
April 15.9035 15.4989 15.7153
May 15.7980 15.4978 15.6716
June 16.0030 15.5368 15.8233
July 15.8742 15.5333 15.7399
August 15.8642 15.3417 15.6175
September 15.6606 15.3362 15.4876
October 15.7239 15.3613 15.5841
November 16.0138 15.1594 15.7506
December 16.3559 15.8980 16.0577