YEARLY HIGH
2.9003 CDF
YEARLY LOW
2.7632 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.8216 CDF

2019 XOF to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the XOF to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 2.9003. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 1, dropping to 2.7632.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1372 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.8459 to the December average rate of 2.8429, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 2.9003 was down 5.84% compared to the 2018 peak of 3.0803, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,502 CDF
2018 Average 14,578 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 13,816 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 685.76 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

2.8553
2.7904
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XOF to CDF 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 2.8269, compared to 2.8162 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0107 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.8269
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.8162

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0998 CDF (High: 2.8633 / Low: 2.7635). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0229 CDF (High: 2.8174 / Low: 2.7945).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0998
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0229

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 0.0241 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0241

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 2.8459) against the same month in 2018 (average: 2.9783), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1324 (-4.45%).

2019 Avg (January) 2.8459
2018 Avg (January) 2.9783

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.9003 2.8225 2.8459
February 2.8659 2.8140 2.8345
March 2.8550 2.7934 2.8192
April 2.8264 2.7823 2.8066
May 2.8233 2.7932 2.8053
June 2.8814 2.8051 2.8499
July 2.8636 2.8016 2.8380
August 2.8633 2.7635 2.8140
September 2.8267 2.7683 2.7958
October 2.8284 2.7632 2.8035
November 2.8174 2.7945 2.8031
December 2.8836 2.7969 2.8429