2018 BOB to XOF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 BOB to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the BOB to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 84.6004. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 75.8833.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.7171 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 77.7992 to the December average rate of 83.4218, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 84.6004 was down 6.96% compared to the 2017 peak of 90.9281, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BOB based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
BOB to XOF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 78.4225, compared to 82.4351 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.0126 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 3.2683 XOF (High: 79.6378 / Low: 76.3696). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9620 XOF (High: 81.7610 / Low: 80.7990).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.9211 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 83.5780) against the same month in 2017 (average: 80.4563), the exchange rate shifted by +3.1217 (+3.88%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79.6378 | 76.3696 | 77.7992 |
| February | 77.8629 | 75.8833 | 76.8781 |
| March | 77.5132 | 76.2124 | 76.9507 |
| April | 78.5098 | 76.6586 | 77.3464 |
| May | 82.2516 | 78.9919 | 80.2934 |
| June | 82.0935 | 80.4129 | 81.2670 |
| July | 81.7610 | 80.7990 | 81.2530 |
| August | 83.7035 | 81.1440 | 82.2999 |
| September | 82.0248 | 80.5790 | 81.4180 |
| October | 83.7843 | 81.8882 | 82.6396 |
| November | 84.6004 | 82.9726 | 83.5780 |
| December | 84.0034 | 82.5709 | 83.4218 |