YEARLY HIGH
0.0839 SDG
YEARLY LOW
0.0750 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0784 SDG

2019 XAF to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the XAF to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 0.0839. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 1, dropping to 0.0750.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0089 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0828 to the December average rate of 0.0764, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0839 was up 0.54% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0835, 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 420 SDG
2018 Average 208 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 375 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 44.63 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0835
0.0751
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to SDG 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 0.0805, compared to 0.0763 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0042 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0805
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0763

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was April, with a trading range of 0.0058 SDG (High: 0.0823 / Low: 0.0766). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 SDG (High: 0.0773 / Low: 0.0765).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0058
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0041 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0041

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.0828) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0130), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0698 (+534.93%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.0828
2018 Avg (January) 0.0130

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0839 0.0821 0.0828
February 0.0832 0.0818 0.0824
March 0.0829 0.0813 0.0820
April 0.0823 0.0766 0.0810
May 0.0773 0.0765 0.0770
June 0.0784 0.0766 0.0777
July 0.0779 0.0762 0.0772
August 0.0776 0.0754 0.0766
September 0.0766 0.0751 0.0758
October 0.0768 0.0750 0.0761
November 0.0768 0.0756 0.0760
December 0.0772 0.0757 0.0764