2018 LAK to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0685 XAF

YEARLY LOW

0.0632 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0660 XAF

2018 LAK to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LAK to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 0.0685. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 0.0632.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0053 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0647 to the December average rate of 0.0675, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0685 was down 11.88% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0777, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 342 XAF

2017 Average 354 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 316 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 26.53 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0679

0.0637

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LAK 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 0.0651, compared to 0.0669 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0651

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0669

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0026 XAF (High: 0.0661 / Low: 0.0635). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 XAF (High: 0.0668 / Low: 0.0662).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0026

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.0676) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0672), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0004 (+0.61%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.0676

2017 Avg (November) 0.0672

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0661	0.0635	0.0647
February	0.0648	0.0632	0.0640
March	0.0644	0.0634	0.0641
April	0.0652	0.0637	0.0643
May	0.0678	0.0657	0.0665
June	0.0677	0.0663	0.0669
July	0.0668	0.0662	0.0666
August	0.0680	0.0657	0.0670
September	0.0665	0.0654	0.0661
October	0.0678	0.0663	0.0670
November	0.0685	0.0670	0.0676
December	0.0680	0.0668	0.0675