2018 ETB to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

20.9353 XAF

YEARLY LOW

19.0244 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

20.0832 XAF

2018 ETB to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ETB to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 20.9353. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 19.0244.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9109 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.5885 to the December average rate of 20.4481, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 20.9353 was down 25.21% compared to the 2017 peak of 27.9937, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 104,676 XAF

2017 Average 122,251 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 95,122 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,554.49 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

20.7425

19.1896

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 19.7068, compared to 20.4596 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7528 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19.7068

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.4596

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.9191 XAF (High: 20.0676 / Low: 19.1485). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2676 XAF (High: 20.4664 / Low: 20.1987).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.9191

July Spread (Stable) ±0.2676

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 0.2695 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2695

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 20.6131) against the same month in 2017 (average: 20.4542), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1589 (+0.78%).

2018 Avg (November) 20.6131

2017 Avg (November) 20.4542

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	20.0676	19.1485	19.5885
February	19.5305	19.0244	19.3190
March	19.4965	19.1131	19.3392
April	19.7303	19.2894	19.4463
May	20.6452	19.8466	20.1652
June	20.5880	20.1747	20.3825
July	20.4664	20.1987	20.3453
August	20.9332	20.2647	20.5656
September	20.6056	19.9510	20.3051
October	20.8645	20.2900	20.4803
November	20.9353	20.4672	20.6131
December	20.7022	20.1525	20.4481