YEARLY HIGH
12.0561 XOF
YEARLY LOW
10.8417 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.5560 XOF

2018 GMD to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GMD to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 29, valuing the pair at 12.0561. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 28, dropping to 10.8417.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2144 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.2050 to the December average rate of 11.6555, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 12.0561 was down 17.78% compared to the 2017 peak of 14.6623, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 60,280 XOF
2017 Average 63,649 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 54,209 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,071.78 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

11.9725
11.1353
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 11.4422, compared to 11.6698 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2275 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.4422
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.6698

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.6963 XOF (High: 11.5380 / Low: 10.8417). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1666 XOF (High: 11.7106 / Low: 11.5439).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.6963
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1666

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.2160 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2160

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 11.7649) against the same month in 2017 (average: 12.8825), the exchange rate shifted by -1.1176 (-8.68%).

2018 Avg (May) 11.7649
2017 Avg (May) 12.8825

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.5380 10.8417 11.2050
February 11.3942 10.9414 11.2237
March 11.3255 11.1137 11.2409
April 11.5168 11.2211 11.3161
May 12.0561 11.5946 11.7649
June 12.0349 11.7790 11.9027
July 11.9364 11.6274 11.7596
August 12.0136 11.6645 11.8165
September 11.8121 11.3623 11.6005
October 11.7238 11.4376 11.5391
November 11.7871 11.5679 11.6474
December 11.7106 11.5439 11.6555