YEARLY HIGH
1.1996 XAF
YEARLY LOW
1.0906 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1507 XAF

2018 AMD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AMD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 16, valuing the pair at 1.1996. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 1.0906.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1090 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1139 to the December average rate of 1.1896, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.79% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.1996 was down 7.74% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.3002, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,998 XAF
2017 Average 6,029 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 5,453 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 545.04 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.1981
1.0951
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AMD 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 1.1241, compared to 1.1773 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0531 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1241
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1773

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0500 XAF (High: 1.1760 / Low: 1.1261). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0165 XAF (High: 1.1711 / Low: 1.1547).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0500
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0165

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0155 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0155

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 1.1896) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.1458), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0438 (+3.82%).

2018 Avg (December) 1.1896
2017 Avg (December) 1.1458

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1350 1.0987 1.1139
February 1.1190 1.0906 1.1037
March 1.1162 1.0978 1.1068
April 1.1260 1.0960 1.1108
May 1.1760 1.1261 1.1461
June 1.1772 1.1512 1.1633
July 1.1738 1.1556 1.1658
August 1.1991 1.1612 1.1793
September 1.1711 1.1547 1.1638
October 1.1912 1.1651 1.1776
November 1.1969 1.1754 1.1876
December 1.1996 1.1758 1.1896