YEARLY HIGH
0.1442 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.1273 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1355 ZAR

2019 XPF to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the XPF to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 9, valuing the pair at 0.1442. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 0.1273.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0169 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1324 to the December average rate of 0.1340, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.1442 was down 4.06% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.1503, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 721 ZAR
2018 Average 654 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 636 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 84.66 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.1427
0.1303
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF to ZAR 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 0.1344, compared to 0.1367 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0023 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1344
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1367

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.0110 ZAR (High: 0.1383 / Low: 0.1273). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0037 ZAR (High: 0.1351 / Low: 0.1314).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0110
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0037

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 0.0058 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0058

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 0.1417) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.1359), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0058 (+4.25%).

2019 Avg (August) 0.1417
2018 Avg (August) 0.1359

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1383 0.1273 0.1324
February 0.1341 0.1279 0.1313
March 0.1380 0.1343 0.1363
April 0.1351 0.1314 0.1332
May 0.1379 0.1333 0.1351
June 0.1421 0.1340 0.1380
July 0.1338 0.1296 0.1322
August 0.1442 0.1357 0.1417
September 0.1403 0.1352 0.1373
October 0.1412 0.1355 0.1380
November 0.1407 0.1353 0.1370
December 0.1375 0.1314 0.1340