2018 KZT to XOF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.7228 XOF

YEARLY LOW

1.4846 XOF

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.6139 XOF

2018 KZT to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KZT to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 29, valuing the pair at 1.7228. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 1.4846.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2382 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6450 to the December average rate of 1.5497, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.7228 was down 13.99% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.0030, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,614 XOF

2017 Average 8,941 XOF

Yearly Trough Low 7,423 XOF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,191.23 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.7035

1.5193

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KZT 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 1.6590, compared to 1.5689 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0901 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6590

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5689

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0872 XOF (High: 1.5736 / Low: 1.4864). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0251 XOF (High: 1.6708 / Low: 1.6458).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0872

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0251

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 0.0553 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0553

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 1.6882) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.8923), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2041 (-10.79%).

2018 Avg (May) 1.6882

2017 Avg (May) 1.8923

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.6636	1.6260	1.6450
February	1.6819	1.6272	1.6504
March	1.6708	1.6458	1.6573
April	1.6736	1.6067	1.6444
May	1.7228	1.6576	1.6882
June	1.6980	1.6430	1.6685
July	1.6504	1.6145	1.6289
August	1.6268	1.5399	1.5900
September	1.5736	1.4864	1.5346
October	1.5732	1.5248	1.5529
November	1.5804	1.5444	1.5571
December	1.5647	1.4846	1.5497