YEARLY HIGH
324.6371 XAF
YEARLY LOW
292.3610 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
310.0363 XAF

2018 AWG to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AWG to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 324.6371. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 14, dropping to 292.3610.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 32.2761 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 300.3339 to the December average rate of 320.2788, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 324.6371 was down 7.45% compared to the 2017 peak of 350.7853, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,623,185 XAF
2017 Average 1,620,322 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 1,461,805 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 161,380.29 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

322.9628
294.2806
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG 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 303.0987, compared to 316.9738 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 13.8751 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 303.0987
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 316.9738

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 12.6280 XAF (High: 307.2082 / Low: 294.5802). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.4527 XAF (High: 315.3321 / Low: 311.8794).

January Spread (Volatile) ±12.6280
July Spread (Stable) ±3.4527

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 3.9753 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.9753

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 320.5726) against the same month in 2017 (average: 312.5672), the exchange rate shifted by +8.0054 (+2.56%).

2018 Avg (November) 320.5726
2017 Avg (November) 312.5672

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 307.2082 294.5802 300.3339
February 300.9976 292.3610 296.6708
March 300.0274 294.9954 297.9263
April 303.7382 295.9137 299.2499
May 318.0609 305.6050 310.2989
June 317.4723 310.6662 314.1125
July 315.3321 311.8794 313.5868
August 322.3956 312.5183 317.1018
September 316.5386 309.4479 313.1265
October 321.9871 314.3333 317.1764
November 324.6371 318.1191 320.5726
December 322.3661 317.1225 320.2788