2018 ARS to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

29.5986 XAF

YEARLY LOW

13.6912 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

21.1029 XAF

2018 ARS to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ARS to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 29.5986. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 30, dropping to 13.6912.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.9073 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 28.3132 to the December average rate of 15.2536, the exchange rate registered a net change of -46.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 29.5986 was down 27.42% compared to the 2017 peak of 40.7824, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 147,993 XAF

2017 Average 176,654 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 68,456 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 79,536.69 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

29.6830

13.2454

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS 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 25.4273, compared to 16.7786 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 8.6487 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 25.4273

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.7786

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 6.2674 XAF (High: 20.7838 / Low: 14.5164). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4262 XAF (High: 26.6236 / Low: 26.1974).

August Spread (Volatile) ±6.2674

April Spread (Stable) ±0.4262

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 4.5525 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.5525

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 28.3132) against the same month in 2017 (average: 38.8893), the exchange rate shifted by -10.5762 (-27.20%).

2018 Avg (January) 28.3132

2017 Avg (January) 38.8893

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	29.5986	26.9050	28.3132
February	27.2447	26.4050	26.7950
March	26.5326	25.9370	26.3069
April	26.6236	26.1974	26.3994
May	26.4135	21.9921	23.6226
June	22.5333	19.4030	21.1267
July	20.6772	19.4000	20.3152
August	20.7838	14.5164	19.1678
September	15.3333	13.6912	14.6152
October	16.1523	14.3535	15.4314
November	16.4368	14.8097	15.8882
December	15.8130	14.9808	15.2536