2018 INR to XAF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 INR to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the INR to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 8.6401. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 11, dropping to 7.6263.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0137 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.4491 to the December average rate of 8.1510, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 8.6401 was down 10.45% compared to the 2017 peak of 9.6488, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 INR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
INR to XAF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 8.2520, compared to 8.0149 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2371 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.4678 XAF (High: 8.3125 / Low: 7.8447). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0706 XAF (High: 8.2086 / Low: 8.1380).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 0.3677 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 8.4491) against the same month in 2017 (average: 9.0755), the exchange rate shifted by -0.6264 (-6.90%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.6401 | 8.2879 | 8.4491 |
| February | 8.3411 | 8.1910 | 8.2434 |
| March | 8.2086 | 8.1380 | 8.1771 |
| April | 8.2552 | 8.0366 | 8.1378 |
| May | 8.3812 | 8.1037 | 8.2176 |
| June | 8.3990 | 8.1893 | 8.2870 |
| July | 8.2336 | 8.1141 | 8.1679 |
| August | 8.3324 | 7.9125 | 8.1747 |
| September | 7.9651 | 7.6726 | 7.8070 |
| October | 7.8744 | 7.6263 | 7.7538 |
| November | 8.3125 | 7.8447 | 8.0349 |
| December | 8.3189 | 7.9652 | 8.1510 |