2018 BRL to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

169.9705 XAF

YEARLY LOW

133.3761 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

152.8615 XAF

2018 BRL to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BRL to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 169.9705. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 13, dropping to 133.3761.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 36.5945 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 167.6201 to the December average rate of 148.1977, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 169.9705 was down 16.26% compared to the 2017 peak of 202.9762, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 4,249,264 XAF

2017 Average 4,559,903 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 3,334,401 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 914,862.29 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

170.6412

134.3878

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL 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 158.6444, compared to 147.0786 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 11.5658 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 158.6444

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 147.0786

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 17.6839 XAF (High: 153.1825 / Low: 135.4986). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.2936 XAF (High: 150.3545 / Low: 147.0608).

August Spread (Volatile) ±17.6839

December Spread (Stable) ±3.2936

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 7.7508 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -7.7508

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 167.6201) against the same month in 2017 (average: 193.2856), the exchange rate shifted by -25.6656 (-13.28%).

2018 Avg (January) 167.6201

2017 Avg (January) 193.2856

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	169.9705	164.6166	167.6201
February	165.7379	161.1063	163.6018
March	164.6125	158.9283	162.1855
April	161.2604	154.3410	156.8556
May	155.9562	148.8474	152.8420
June	151.6781	142.5392	148.7613
July	151.5383	142.6867	146.9124
August	153.1825	135.4986	145.1598
September	140.4638	133.3761	137.4089
October	157.9686	141.0221	151.9859
November	155.8945	146.8574	152.8067
December	150.3545	147.0608	148.1977