YEARLY HIGH
0.3603 LRD
YEARLY LOW
0.2716 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3176 LRD

2019 XAF to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the XAF to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 1, valuing the pair at 0.3603. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.2716.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0886 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2770 to the December average rate of 0.3195, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.3603 was up 25.45% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.2872, 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 1,801 LRD
2018 Average 1,294 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 1,358 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 443.22 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.3638
0.2691
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to LRD 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 0.2933, compared to 0.3420 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0486 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2933
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3420

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was November, with a trading range of 0.0365 LRD (High: 0.3603 / Low: 0.3238). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0047 LRD (High: 0.2810 / Low: 0.2763).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0365
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0047

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0191 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0191

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2019: 0.3386) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.2734), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0653 (+23.88%).

2019 Avg (November) 0.3386
2018 Avg (November) 0.2734

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2816 0.2716 0.2770
February 0.2810 0.2763 0.2787
March 0.2827 0.2764 0.2793
April 0.2907 0.2784 0.2841
May 0.3256 0.2896 0.3066
June 0.3399 0.3256 0.3342
July 0.3455 0.3377 0.3420
August 0.3491 0.3426 0.3457
September 0.3536 0.3452 0.3499
October 0.3600 0.3486 0.3559
November 0.3603 0.3238 0.3386
December 0.3237 0.3168 0.3195