YEARLY HIGH
430.5123 XOF
YEARLY LOW
401.4028 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
415.0745 XOF

2018 AUD to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AUD to XOF 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 XOF. 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 10.24% compared to the 2017 peak of 479.6044, 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 XOF
2017 Average 2,231,077 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 2,007,014 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 145,547.52 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

429.9482
402.9898
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD 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 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 XOF (High: 426.4622 / Low: 401.8504). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.3960 XOF (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: 461.4331), the exchange rate shifted by -33.7314 (-7.31%).

2018 Avg (January) 427.7017
2017 Avg (January) 461.4331

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