YEARLY HIGH
16.0332 SLL
YEARLY LOW
12.0268 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.6755 SLL

2019 XAF to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the XAF to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 27, valuing the pair at 16.0332. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 9, dropping to 12.0268.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.0064 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.6055 to the December average rate of 12.6670, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 16.0332 was up 6.44% compared to the 2018 peak of 15.0627, 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 80,166 SLL
2018 Average 69,404 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 60,134 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20,032.00 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

14.8565
11.8453
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to SLL 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 14.4314, compared to 12.9197 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.5117 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.4314
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.9197

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 3.9467 SLL (High: 16.0332 / Low: 12.0865). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1358 SLL (High: 14.3713 / Low: 14.2355).

August Spread (Volatile) ±3.9467
May Spread (Stable) ±0.1358

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 2.2339 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.2339

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 13.9694) against the same month in 2018 (average: 12.7763), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1931 (+9.34%).

2019 Avg (August) 13.9694
2018 Avg (August) 12.7763

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.7786 14.4693 14.6055
February 14.6547 14.4091 14.5184
March 14.6176 14.3231 14.4526
April 14.4640 14.2434 14.3684
May 14.3713 14.2355 14.3133
June 15.5086 12.2055 14.3301
July 12.1771 12.0268 12.0962
August 16.0332 12.0865 13.9694
September 16.0135 12.1811 13.7672
October 12.6497 12.3028 12.4859
November 12.6639 12.4790 12.5323
December 12.8080 12.4941 12.6670