YEARLY HIGH
275.8458 XAF
YEARLY LOW
259.0697 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
266.8628 XAF

2018 FJD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the FJD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 4, valuing the pair at 275.8458. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 27, dropping to 259.0697.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.7761 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 266.1017 to the December average rate of 271.6085, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 275.8458 was down 9.35% compared to the 2017 peak of 304.2868, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,379,229 XAF
2017 Average 1,412,507 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 1,295,348 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 83,880.54 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

273.6256
260.7876
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FJD 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 265.0399, compared to 268.6858 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.6458 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 265.0399
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 268.6858

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 10.9144 XAF (High: 272.5460 / Low: 261.6316). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.7981 XAF (High: 263.8018 / Low: 260.0037).

May Spread (Volatile) ±10.9144
April Spread (Stable) ±3.7981

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 4.3497 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.3497

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 271.6085) against the same month in 2017 (average: 268.2573), the exchange rate shifted by +3.3511 (+1.25%).

2018 Avg (December) 271.6085
2017 Avg (December) 268.2573

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 269.0657 262.9465 266.1017
February 265.6748 260.3240 263.2253
March 264.3871 259.0697 261.9566
April 263.8018 260.0037 261.8574
May 272.5460 261.6316 266.8544
June 272.9445 266.2845 270.2442
July 269.3458 264.5410 267.4058
August 272.8598 266.2238 269.3419
September 267.9577 262.0810 264.9922
October 270.2119 262.9147 266.2104
November 275.1622 266.5225 272.5558
December 275.8458 266.6079 271.6085