YEARLY HIGH
222.6871 XAF
YEARLY LOW
210.0662 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
216.7564 XAF

2019 XCD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the XCD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 30, valuing the pair at 222.6871. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 210.0662.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.6209 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 212.5595 to the December average rate of 218.4353, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 222.6871 was up 2.99% compared to the 2018 peak of 216.2200, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 XCD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,113,436 XAF
2018 Average 1,028,483 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 1,050,331 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 63,104.66 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

221.0294
211.7895
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD to XAF 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 214.8270, compared to 218.6858 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.8588 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 214.8270
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 218.6858

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 5.2948 XAF (High: 220.4606 / Low: 215.1658). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.0603 XAF (High: 218.0797 / Low: 216.0194).

August Spread (Volatile) ±5.2948
May Spread (Stable) ±2.0603

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 2.0961 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.0961

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2019: 220.2594) against the same month in 2018 (average: 208.3306), the exchange rate shifted by +11.9288 (+5.73%).

2019 Avg (September) 220.2594
2018 Avg (September) 208.3306

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 214.5562 210.0662 212.5595
February 215.4523 211.8419 213.8352
March 216.7459 212.3798 214.8067
April 217.9594 214.6354 216.0666
May 218.0797 216.0194 216.8951
June 217.2069 212.9243 214.7990
July 219.2227 214.9562 216.4341
August 220.4606 215.1658 217.9198
September 222.6871 218.0819 220.2594
October 221.9540 217.2963 219.4523
November 220.5493 217.3285 219.6142
December 220.2829 216.3277 218.4353