2018 FKP to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

759.6070 XAF

YEARLY LOW

721.9333 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

741.3338 XAF

2018 FKP to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the FKP to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 759.6070. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 28, dropping to 721.9333.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 37.6737 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 742.9604 to the December average rate of 730.4224, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 759.6070 was down 3.48% compared to the 2017 peak of 787.0192, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,798,035 XAF

2017 Average 3,745,157 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 3,609,666 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 188,368.75 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

753.4224

728.3315

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 745.5363, compared to 737.1313 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 8.4050 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 745.5363

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 737.1313

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 18.8350 XAF (High: 754.6769 / Low: 735.8419). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 10.7933 XAF (High: 747.9944 / Low: 737.2011).

November Spread (Volatile) ±18.8350

February Spread (Stable) ±10.7933

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 14.0472 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -14.0472

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 751.3315) against the same month in 2017 (average: 774.3088), the exchange rate shifted by -22.9773 (-2.97%).

2018 Avg (April) 751.3315

2017 Avg (April) 774.3088

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	752.6864	736.7567	742.9604
February	747.9944	737.2011	742.1675
March	751.3587	734.3336	742.9274
April	759.6070	744.2771	751.3315
May	753.5466	741.2954	747.1152
June	751.8842	740.1496	746.7157
July	744.1421	732.9676	739.0403
August	738.2160	721.9333	731.4570
September	739.6584	726.7580	734.1793
October	751.0436	734.6391	743.2190
November	754.6769	735.8419	744.4697
December	738.9004	723.6670	730.4224