2018 CDF to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3600 XAF

YEARLY LOW

0.3246 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3432 XAF

2018 CDF to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CDF to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 30, valuing the pair at 0.3600. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 0.3246.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0353 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3358 to the December average rate of 0.3547, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3600 was down 33.43% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5407, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,800 XAF

2017 Average 2,020 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 1,623 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 176.61 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3583

0.3262

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF 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 0.3362, compared to 0.3502 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0140 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3362

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3502

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.0220 XAF (High: 0.3590 / Low: 0.3370). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0044 XAF (High: 0.3304 / Low: 0.3260).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0220

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0044

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0060 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0060

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.3556) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3555), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+0.02%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.3556

2017 Avg (November) 0.3555

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3494	0.3288	0.3358
February	0.3348	0.3246	0.3299
March	0.3304	0.3260	0.3289
April	0.3364	0.3280	0.3309
May	0.3521	0.3388	0.3437
June	0.3514	0.3443	0.3479
July	0.3590	0.3370	0.3462
August	0.3556	0.3410	0.3495
September	0.3474	0.3394	0.3443
October	0.3574	0.3464	0.3507
November	0.3600	0.3499	0.3556
December	0.3599	0.3487	0.3547