YEARLY HIGH
0.9072 SYP
YEARLY LOW
0.8567 SYP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8794 SYP

2019 XAF to SYP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the XAF to SYP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 0.9072. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 26, dropping to 0.8567.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0504 SYP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8965 to the December average rate of 0.8724, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.9072 was down 7.65% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.9823, 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 4,536 SYP
2018 Average 4,637 SYP
Yearly Trough Low 4,284 SYP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 252.11 SYP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.8996
0.8623
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to SYP 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 0.8871, compared to 0.8717 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0154 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8871
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8717

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0234 SYP (High: 0.8870 / Low: 0.8637). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0083 SYP (High: 0.8821 / Low: 0.8738).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0234
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0083

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0095 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0095

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.8965) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.9580), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0615 (-6.42%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.8965
2018 Avg (January) 0.9580

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9072 0.8882 0.8965
February 0.8995 0.8845 0.8911
March 0.8973 0.8792 0.8871
April 0.8879 0.8743 0.8820
May 0.8821 0.8738 0.8786
June 0.8950 0.8780 0.8871
July 0.8878 0.8726 0.8819
August 0.8870 0.8637 0.8749
September 0.8753 0.8567 0.8654
October 0.8768 0.8573 0.8677
November 0.8767 0.8640 0.8677
December 0.8807 0.8652 0.8724