YEARLY HIGH
655.9574 XOF
YEARLY LOW
655.9566 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
655.9570 XOF

2018 EUR to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the EUR to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 9, valuing the pair at 655.9574. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 9, dropping to 655.9566.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0008 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 655.9570 to the December average rate of 655.9570, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 655.9574 was down 1.17% compared to the 2017 peak of 663.6929, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,279,787 XOF
2017 Average 3,283,776 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 3,279,783 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.90 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

655.9571
655.9569
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EUR to XOF 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 655.9570, compared to 655.9570 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 655.9570
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 655.9570

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0008 XOF (High: 655.9574 / Low: 655.9566). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 XOF (High: 655.9574 / Low: 655.9568).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0008
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 655.9570) against the same month in 2017 (average: 656.8155), the exchange rate shifted by -0.8585 (-0.13%).

2018 Avg (May) 655.9570
2017 Avg (May) 656.8155

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 655.9573 655.9566 655.9570
February 655.9574 655.9567 655.9571
March 655.9572 655.9566 655.9569
April 655.9573 655.9566 655.9569
May 655.9574 655.9566 655.9570
June 655.9573 655.9566 655.9570
July 655.9574 655.9566 655.9570
August 655.9574 655.9567 655.9571
September 655.9574 655.9566 655.9571
October 655.9573 655.9566 655.9569
November 655.9574 655.9568 655.9570
December 655.9574 655.9567 655.9570