2018 CRC to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0191 XAF

YEARLY LOW

0.9185 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.9638 XAF

2018 CRC to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CRC to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 15, valuing the pair at 1.0191. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 7, dropping to 0.9185.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1006 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9481 to the December average rate of 0.9633, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.0191 was down 10.84% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.1430, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,095 XAF

2017 Average 5,145 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 4,592 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 502.90 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.0084

0.9230

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CRC 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 0.9548, compared to 0.9729 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0181 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9548

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9729

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0499 XAF (High: 0.9683 / Low: 0.9185). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0101 XAF (High: 0.9938 / Low: 0.9837).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0499

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0101

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0292 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0292

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 1.0013) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.9633), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0380 (+3.94%).

2018 Avg (August) 1.0013

2017 Avg (August) 0.9633

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9702	0.9269	0.9481
February	0.9439	0.9202	0.9302
March	0.9438	0.9268	0.9354
April	0.9587	0.9353	0.9439
May	1.0052	0.9649	0.9805
June	1.0000	0.9796	0.9906
July	0.9938	0.9837	0.9889
August	1.0191	0.9838	1.0013
September	0.9885	0.9619	0.9721
October	0.9806	0.9530	0.9656
November	0.9683	0.9185	0.9459
December	0.9723	0.9439	0.9633