YEARLY HIGH
15.1955 LAK
YEARLY LOW
14.5821 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.8590 LAK

2019 XAF to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the XAF to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 15.1955. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 14.5821.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6133 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.8933 to the December average rate of 15.0326, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 15.1955 was down 4.03% compared to the 2018 peak of 15.8343, 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 75,977 LAK
2018 Average 75,768 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 72,911 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,066.61 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

15.0590
14.7430
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to LAK 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 14.8375, compared to 14.8805 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0429 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.8375
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.8805

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was October, with a trading range of 0.3839 LAK (High: 15.0470 / Low: 14.6631). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1699 LAK (High: 14.8440 / Low: 14.6741).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.3839
May Spread (Stable) ±0.1699

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0895 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0895

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 15.0326) against the same month in 2018 (average: 14.8241), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2085 (+1.41%).

2019 Avg (December) 15.0326
2018 Avg (December) 14.8241

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 15.0805 14.7513 14.8933
February 14.9546 14.7258 14.8396
March 14.9521 14.6484 14.7870
April 14.9624 14.6743 14.7888
May 14.8440 14.6741 14.7693
June 15.1197 14.7541 14.9474
July 15.0321 14.6685 14.8775
August 14.9631 14.5821 14.7880
September 14.9353 14.6564 14.7825
October 15.0470 14.6631 14.8827
November 15.0500 14.8616 14.9195
December 15.1955 14.8692 15.0326