YEARLY HIGH
1.3530 XAF
YEARLY LOW
0.0263 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3287 XAF

2018 KMF to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KMF to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 1.3530. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 5, dropping to 0.0263.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3267 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3327 to the December average rate of 1.3324, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.3530 was down 6.33% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.4444, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,765 XAF
2017 Average 6,666 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 132 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,633.59 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.3394
1.2863
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF 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 1.3324, compared to 1.3249 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0075 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3324
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3249

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 1.3267 XAF (High: 1.3530 / Low: 0.0263). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0107 XAF (High: 1.3356 / Low: 1.3249).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.3267
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0107

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0414 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0414

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 1.2908) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.3310), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0402 (-3.02%).

2018 Avg (November) 1.2908
2017 Avg (November) 1.3310

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3426 1.3233 1.3327
February 1.3391 1.3236 1.3326
March 1.3356 1.3249 1.3319
April 1.3376 1.3263 1.3314
May 1.3523 1.3265 1.3350
June 1.3450 1.3178 1.3309
July 1.3405 1.3204 1.3316
August 1.3445 1.3147 1.3306
September 1.3458 1.3232 1.3318
October 1.3476 1.3260 1.3322
November 1.3530 0.0263 1.2908
December 1.3403 1.3248 1.3324