2018 CAD to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

443.7191 XAF

YEARLY LOW

406.4016 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

428.7121 XAF

2018 CAD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CAD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 3, valuing the pair at 443.7191. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 406.4016.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 37.3176 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 432.5617 to the December average rate of 428.7177, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 443.7191 was down 6.48% compared to the 2017 peak of 474.4678, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,218,596 XAF

2017 Average 2,241,085 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 2,032,008 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 186,587.76 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

441.0589

408.6718

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 424.1627, compared to 433.2615 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 9.0988 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 424.1627

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 433.2615

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 19.3579 XAF (High: 437.6741 / Low: 418.3163). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.6102 XAF (High: 431.0302 / Low: 424.4200).

December Spread (Volatile) ±19.3579

July Spread (Stable) ±6.6102

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 11.1011 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -11.1011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 438.3599) against the same month in 2017 (average: 443.1149), the exchange rate shifted by -4.7550 (-1.07%).

2018 Avg (October) 438.3599

2017 Avg (October) 443.1149

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	441.4019	427.6098	432.5617
February	427.6840	418.5292	422.4718
March	416.5959	406.4016	411.3707
April	423.0585	413.1391	419.3942
May	436.3618	425.7588	431.0670
June	433.8958	421.5693	428.1107
July	431.0302	424.4200	427.2295
August	442.7091	432.6819	435.7413
September	440.3156	427.9308	432.1672
October	443.7191	433.8566	438.3599
November	441.1986	433.4253	437.3532
December	437.6741	418.3163	428.7177