YEARLY HIGH
336.7441 XAF
YEARLY LOW
334.1231 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
335.3570 XAF

2018 BGN to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BGN to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 14, valuing the pair at 336.7441. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 334.1231.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.6210 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 335.3786 to the December average rate of 335.3412, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 336.7441 was down 0.15% compared to the 2017 peak of 337.2539, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,683,721 XAF
2017 Average 1,677,707 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 1,670,616 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,104.94 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

335.5464
335.2529
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN 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 335.3934, compared to 335.3207 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0727 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 335.3934
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 335.3207

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 2.3378 XAF (High: 336.4609 / Low: 334.1231). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8479 XAF (High: 335.8012 / Low: 334.9533).

December Spread (Volatile) ±2.3378
July Spread (Stable) ±0.8479

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.2036 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2036

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 335.3481) against the same month in 2017 (average: 335.7153), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3672 (-0.11%).

2018 Avg (June) 335.3481
2017 Avg (June) 335.7153

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 335.9200 334.5069 335.3786
February 335.9576 334.9359 335.4892
March 335.8261 334.3955 335.2856
April 336.4393 334.7401 335.3367
May 336.1357 334.9426 335.5219
June 336.7441 334.7551 335.3481
July 335.8012 334.9533 335.2773
August 336.0481 334.7532 335.3043
September 335.9823 334.8835 335.3726
October 335.8474 334.4629 335.3205
November 335.7890 334.6037 335.3081
December 336.4609 334.1231 335.3412