YEARLY HIGH
0.0278 XAF
YEARLY LOW
0.0263 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0269 XAF

2018 STD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the STD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 0.0278. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 0.0263.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0014 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0266 to the December average rate of 0.0274, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0278 was up 2.32% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0271, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 139 XAF
2017 Average 134 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 132 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7.18 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

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STD 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 0.0267, compared to 0.0271 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0267
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0271

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0009 XAF (High: 0.0275 / Low: 0.0266). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 XAF (High: 0.0268 / Low: 0.0266).

August Spread (Volatile) Âą0.0009
July Spread (Stable) Âą0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.0274) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0269), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0006 (+2.10%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.0274
2017 Avg (November) 0.0269

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Month High Low Average
January 0.0269 0.0263 0.0266
February 0.0269 0.0266 0.0268
March 0.0269 0.0266 0.0267
April 0.0270 0.0267 0.0268
May 0.0269 0.0267 0.0268
June 0.0270 0.0266 0.0267
July 0.0268 0.0266 0.0267
August 0.0275 0.0266 0.0270
September 0.0270 0.0265 0.0267
October 0.0275 0.0268 0.0271
November 0.0278 0.0272 0.0274
December 0.0276 0.0271 0.0274