2018 BND to XOF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

421.5942 XOF

YEARLY LOW

362.2405 XOF

YEARLY AVERAGE

395.7536 XOF

2018 BND to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BND to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 9, valuing the pair at 421.5942. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 362.2405.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 59.3537 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 406.8309 to the December average rate of 367.5417, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 421.5942 was down 5.33% compared to the 2017 peak of 445.3160, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,107,971 XOF

2017 Average 2,107,818 XOF

Yearly Trough Low 1,811,203 XOF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 296,768.28 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

415.1226

363.2162

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BND 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 403.7783, compared to 387.7290 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 16.0493 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 403.7783

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 387.7290

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 57.4587 XOF (High: 419.6992 / Low: 362.2405). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.6046 XOF (High: 408.4541 / Low: 403.8495).

December Spread (Volatile) ±57.4587

April Spread (Stable) ±4.6046

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 30.7712 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -30.7712

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 392.3771) against the same month in 2017 (average: 422.9671), the exchange rate shifted by -30.5900 (-7.23%).

2018 Avg (June) 392.3771

2017 Avg (June) 422.9671

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	411.8767	403.2402	406.8309
February	406.7034	399.1258	402.5143
March	406.7792	401.3120	404.2902
April	408.4541	403.8495	405.8602
May	420.0777	376.0228	410.7971
June	421.5942	367.8693	392.3771
July	416.7920	369.7559	396.2800
August	412.9442	370.7538	377.5407
September	409.6482	368.7879	381.2602
October	417.8774	401.2704	405.4386
November	420.8448	365.3171	398.3129
December	419.6992	362.2405	367.5417