2018 BZD to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

290.0127 XAF

YEARLY LOW

260.9354 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

276.3859 XAF

2018 BZD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BZD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 290.0127. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 260.9354.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 29.0773 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 267.5763 to the December average rate of 286.0033, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 290.0127 was down 7.28% compared to the 2017 peak of 312.7803, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,450,064 XAF

2017 Average 1,446,622 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 1,304,677 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 145,386.50 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

288.8130

262.0429

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BZD 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 269.6464, compared to 283.1253 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 13.4789 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 269.6464

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 283.1253

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 11.3439 XAF (High: 282.7653 / Low: 271.4214). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.6677 XAF (High: 280.3582 / Low: 277.6905).

May Spread (Volatile) ±11.3439

July Spread (Stable) ±2.6677

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 3.3026 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.3026

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 286.5822) against the same month in 2017 (average: 277.9267), the exchange rate shifted by +8.6555 (+3.11%).

2018 Avg (November) 286.5822

2017 Avg (November) 277.9267

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	273.7814	262.6130	267.5763
February	267.6592	260.9354	264.2738
March	266.3884	262.1881	264.6638
April	269.9359	263.5750	265.8898
May	282.7653	271.4214	276.0536
June	282.2264	276.4430	279.4212
July	280.3582	277.6905	279.0816
August	287.6906	278.5084	282.9101
September	282.0153	277.0071	280.0603
October	287.8396	281.5646	284.1145
November	290.0127	284.0811	286.5822
December	287.9668	283.0597	286.0033