YEARLY HIGH
37.9475 KMF
YEARLY LOW
0.7426 KMF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8507 KMF

2019 XAF to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the XAF to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 23, valuing the pair at 37.9475. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 7, dropping to 0.7426.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 37.2049 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7511 to the December average rate of 0.7512, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 37.9475 was down 0.08% compared to the 2018 peak of 37.9798, 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 189,737 KMF
2018 Average 4,263 KMF
Yearly Trough Low 3,713 KMF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 186,024.36 KMF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

2.0707
0.6290
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to KMF 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 0.7507, compared to 0.9507 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7507
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9507

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was July, with a trading range of 37.2009 KMF (High: 37.9475 / Low: 0.7465). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0039 KMF (High: 0.7532 / Low: 0.7493).

July Spread (Volatile) ±37.2009
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0039

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 1.2014 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2019: 1.9505) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.7510), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1996 (+159.73%).

2019 Avg (July) 1.9505
2018 Avg (July) 0.7510

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7580 0.7465 0.7511
February 0.7532 0.7493 0.7508
March 0.7559 0.7426 0.7503
April 0.7521 0.7463 0.7506
May 0.7525 0.7471 0.7508
June 0.7547 0.7465 0.7508
July 37.9475 0.7465 1.9505
August 0.7561 0.7427 0.7491
September 0.7566 0.7481 0.7517
October 0.7535 0.7487 0.7510
November 0.7536 0.7478 0.7508
December 0.7558 0.7480 0.7512