2018 AZN to XOF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

343.2279 XOF

YEARLY LOW

308.4188 XOF

YEARLY AVERAGE

326.9053 XOF

2018 AZN to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AZN to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 343.2279. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 308.4188.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 34.8091 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 317.7235 to the December average rate of 338.6554, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 343.2279 was down 7.62% compared to the 2017 peak of 371.5544, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,716,139 XOF

2017 Average 1,692,841 XOF

Yearly Trough Low 1,542,094 XOF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 174,045.61 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

341.5069

311.1283

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN 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 319.3002, compared to 334.5104 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 15.2102 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 319.3002

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 334.5104

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 14.4447 XOF (High: 325.3862 / Low: 310.9416). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.2332 XOF (High: 330.9587 / Low: 327.7255).

January Spread (Volatile) ±14.4447

July Spread (Stable) ±3.2332

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 3.1981 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.1981

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 338.9753) against the same month in 2017 (average: 328.8113), the exchange rate shifted by +10.1641 (+3.09%).

2018 Avg (November) 338.9753

2017 Avg (November) 328.8113

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	325.3862	310.9416	317.7235
February	318.6928	308.4188	314.5254
March	316.6388	309.2900	313.6599
April	318.9029	311.1216	313.9552
May	333.9404	321.3110	325.9413
June	333.2242	326.4205	329.9958
July	330.9587	327.7255	329.4738
August	339.7230	329.0382	333.8798
September	333.2710	327.1689	330.7042
October	340.5226	332.4282	335.3739
November	343.2279	336.3367	338.9753
December	340.8269	335.2830	338.6554