2018 AUD to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

430.5123 XAF

YEARLY LOW

401.4028 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

415.0745 XAF

2018 AUD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AUD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 430.5123. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 6, dropping to 401.4028.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 29.1095 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 427.7017 to the December average rate of 412.8222, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 430.5123 was down 10.16% compared to the 2017 peak of 479.2171, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,152,562 XAF

2017 Average 2,229,524 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 2,007,014 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 145,547.52 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

429.9482

402.9898

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD 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 417.8586, compared to 412.2904 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.5681 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 417.8586

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 412.2904

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 24.6117 XAF (High: 426.4622 / Low: 401.8504). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.3960 XAF (High: 416.8691 / Low: 413.4731).

December Spread (Volatile) ±24.6117

July Spread (Stable) ±3.3960

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 11.2271 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -11.2271

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 427.7017) against the same month in 2017 (average: 460.6817), the exchange rate shifted by -32.9800 (-7.16%).

2018 Avg (January) 427.7017

2017 Avg (January) 460.6817

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	430.5123	425.0417	427.7017
February	421.5434	416.4775	417.9897
March	418.9253	406.3279	412.4915
April	413.4220	407.7034	410.3677
May	425.7085	409.2713	417.7616
June	428.9732	414.8810	420.8392
July	416.8691	413.4731	415.4157
August	419.7882	406.2348	416.4635
September	408.2672	401.5920	405.2363
October	410.5892	401.4028	405.4462
November	423.7630	414.2932	418.3587
December	426.4622	401.8504	412.8222