YEARLY HIGH
2.4044 XAF
YEARLY LOW
2.2677 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.3403 XAF

2019 YER to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the YER to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 30, valuing the pair at 2.4044. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 2.2677.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1367 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2947 to the December average rate of 2.3582, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 2.4044 was up 3.01% compared to the 2018 peak of 2.3341, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,022 XAF
2018 Average 11,101 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 11,338 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 683.62 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

2.3862
2.2864
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER 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 2.3196, compared to 2.3609 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0413 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3196
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3609

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0572 XAF (High: 2.3799 / Low: 2.3227). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0265 XAF (High: 2.3589 / Low: 2.3324).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0572
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0265

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 0.0230 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0230

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2019: 2.3779) against the same month in 2018 (average: 2.2492), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1287 (+5.72%).

2019 Avg (September) 2.3779
2018 Avg (September) 2.2492

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.3161 2.2677 2.2947
February 2.3309 2.2868 2.3098
March 2.3403 2.2931 2.3191
April 2.3529 2.3170 2.3326
May 2.3589 2.3324 2.3422
June 2.3490 2.2985 2.3192
July 2.3665 2.3209 2.3368
August 2.3799 2.3227 2.3525
September 2.4044 2.3542 2.3779
October 2.3965 2.3457 2.3692
November 2.3804 2.3461 2.3709
December 2.3775 2.3353 2.3582