YEARLY HIGH
0.0240 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.0212 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0234 SCR

2019 XAF to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the XAF to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 0.0240. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 11, dropping to 0.0212.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0028 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0238 to the December average rate of 0.0232, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0240 was down 9.97% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0267, 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 120 SCR
2018 Average 123 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 106 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14.20 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0238
0.0229
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to SCR 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 0.0236, compared to 0.0231 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0236
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0231

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0024 SCR (High: 0.0236 / Low: 0.0212). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 SCR (High: 0.0234 / Low: 0.0232).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0024
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.0238) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0259), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0021 (-8.17%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.0238
2018 Avg (January) 0.0259

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0240 0.0235 0.0238
February 0.0240 0.0235 0.0237
March 0.0239 0.0234 0.0236
April 0.0237 0.0233 0.0235
May 0.0234 0.0232 0.0233
June 0.0237 0.0233 0.0236
July 0.0238 0.0231 0.0234
August 0.0236 0.0212 0.0231
September 0.0233 0.0228 0.0230
October 0.0234 0.0228 0.0231
November 0.0236 0.0220 0.0231
December 0.0234 0.0230 0.0232