YEARLY HIGH
2.0884 KRW
YEARLY LOW
1.9317 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9885 KRW

2019 XAF to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the XAF to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 9, valuing the pair at 2.0884. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 13, dropping to 1.9317.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1567 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9511 to the December average rate of 1.9855, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 2.0884 was up 0.85% compared to the 2018 peak of 2.0709, 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 10,442 KRW
2018 Average 9,902 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 9,659 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 783.68 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

2.0662
1.9318
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to KRW 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 1.9732, compared to 2.0038 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0307 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9732
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0038

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0694 KRW (High: 2.0884 / Low: 2.0190). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0245 KRW (High: 1.9562 / Low: 1.9317).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0694
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0245

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0479 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0479

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 2.0550) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.9727), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0823 (+4.17%).

2019 Avg (August) 2.0550
2018 Avg (August) 1.9727

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9722 1.9361 1.9511
February 1.9562 1.9317 1.9430
March 1.9618 1.9361 1.9512
April 1.9908 1.9367 1.9565
May 2.0346 1.9854 2.0171
June 2.0431 1.9943 2.0201
July 2.0248 1.9974 2.0127
August 2.0884 2.0190 2.0550
September 2.0287 1.9865 2.0071
October 2.0128 1.9759 1.9940
November 1.9850 1.9455 1.9687
December 2.0179 1.9579 1.9855