2018 JPY to XAF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 JPY to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the JPY to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 29, valuing the pair at 5.2447. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 4.7804.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4643 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.8459 to the December average rate of 5.1414, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 5.2447 was down 8.10% compared to the 2017 peak of 5.7071, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
JPY 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 4.9860, compared to 5.0806 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0947 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.2659 XAF (High: 5.2447 / Low: 4.9787). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0880 XAF (High: 5.1400 / Low: 5.0521).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween September and December, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0957 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 5.0598) against the same month in 2017 (average: 5.2904), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2306 (-4.36%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.9223 | 4.8157 | 4.8459 |
| February | 5.0455 | 4.7804 | 4.9250 |
| March | 5.0709 | 4.9683 | 5.0172 |
| April | 5.0440 | 4.9266 | 4.9662 |
| May | 5.2447 | 4.9787 | 5.0598 |
| June | 5.1470 | 5.0410 | 5.1019 |
| July | 5.0951 | 4.9803 | 5.0358 |
| August | 5.2307 | 5.0155 | 5.1212 |
| September | 5.1150 | 4.9355 | 5.0255 |
| October | 5.1420 | 4.9721 | 5.0659 |
| November | 5.1400 | 5.0521 | 5.0940 |
| December | 5.2150 | 5.0830 | 5.1414 |