2018 AED to XOF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

159.0870 XOF

YEARLY LOW

142.7438 XOF

YEARLY AVERAGE

151.3007 XOF

2018 AED to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AED to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 159.0870. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 142.7438.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.3431 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 146.4007 to the December average rate of 156.9708, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 159.0870 was down 6.90% compared to the 2017 peak of 170.8865, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 795,435 XOF

2017 Average 792,629 XOF

Yearly Trough Low 713,719 XOF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 81,715.67 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

158.3623

143.4010

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AED to XOF 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 147.5548, compared to 155.0466 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.4918 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 147.5548

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 155.0466

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 6.0469 XOF (High: 149.7109 / Low: 143.6640). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4986 XOF (High: 153.3976 / Low: 151.8990).

January Spread (Volatile) ±6.0469

July Spread (Stable) ±1.4986

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.7529 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7529

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 157.1155) against the same month in 2017 (average: 152.0771), the exchange rate shifted by +5.0384 (+3.31%).

2018 Avg (November) 157.1155

2017 Avg (November) 152.0771

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	149.7109	143.6640	146.4007
February	146.4794	142.7438	144.6478
March	145.8029	143.3576	144.7869
April	147.8189	144.2065	145.4907
May	154.7796	148.9324	151.0747
June	154.4476	151.2942	152.9283
July	153.3976	151.8990	152.7113
August	157.4598	152.5075	154.7526
September	154.4762	151.6411	153.2824
October	157.8304	154.0787	155.4471
November	159.0870	155.8938	157.1155
December	157.9785	155.4189	156.9708