YEARLY HIGH
6.3532 MGA
YEARLY LOW
4.1358 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.2009 MGA

2019 XAF to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the XAF to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 6, valuing the pair at 6.3532. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 16, dropping to 4.1358.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.2174 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.1952 to the December average rate of 6.1075, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 6.3532 was down 0.22% compared to the 2018 peak of 6.3674, 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 31,766 MGA
2018 Average 30,060 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 20,679 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,087.02 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

6.3046
6.0828
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to MGA 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 6.1840, compared to 6.2177 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0337 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.1840
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.2177

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was December, with a trading range of 2.1855 MGA (High: 6.3214 / Low: 4.1358). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1123 MGA (High: 6.2753 / Low: 6.1630).

December Spread (Volatile) ±2.1855
May Spread (Stable) ±0.1123

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1105 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1105

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2019: 6.2861) against the same month in 2018 (average: 6.0430), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2431 (+4.02%).

2019 Avg (September) 6.2861
2018 Avg (September) 6.0430

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.3384 6.0189 6.1952
February 6.2474 6.0435 6.1192
March 6.1712 6.0329 6.1013
April 6.2741 6.0946 6.1874
May 6.2753 6.1630 6.2167
June 6.3331 6.2029 6.2842
July 6.3064 6.1335 6.2179
August 6.3507 6.1933 6.2618
September 6.3532 6.2204 6.2861
October 6.3000 6.1404 6.2152
November 6.3068 6.0605 6.2180
December 6.3214 4.1358 6.1075