YEARLY HIGH
0.0142 MOP
YEARLY LOW
0.0134 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0138 MOP

2019 XAF to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the XAF to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 0.0142. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 1, dropping to 0.0134.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0008 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0141 to the December average rate of 0.0136, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0142 was down 7.36% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0154, 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 71 MOP
2018 Average 73 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 67 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4.03 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0141
0.0135
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to MOP 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 0.0139, compared to 0.0136 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0139
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0136

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0004 MOP (High: 0.0139 / Low: 0.0135). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 MOP (High: 0.0138 / Low: 0.0137).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2019. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.0141) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0150), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0009 (-6.13%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.0141
2018 Avg (January) 0.0150

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0142 0.0139 0.0141
February 0.0141 0.0139 0.0140
March 0.0141 0.0138 0.0139
April 0.0139 0.0137 0.0138
May 0.0138 0.0137 0.0138
June 0.0140 0.0137 0.0139
July 0.0139 0.0136 0.0138
August 0.0139 0.0135 0.0137
September 0.0137 0.0134 0.0136
October 0.0138 0.0134 0.0136
November 0.0137 0.0135 0.0136
December 0.0137 0.0135 0.0136