2018 MDL to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

34.8966 XAF

YEARLY LOW

31.2278 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

33.0713 XAF

2018 MDL to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MDL to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 14, valuing the pair at 34.8966. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 31.2278.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.6688 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 31.7264 to the December average rate of 33.5723, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 34.8966 was up 6.72% compared to the 2017 peak of 32.6988, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 174,483 XAF

2017 Average 157,798 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 156,139 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,344.02 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

34.4238

31.4812

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL 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 32.4563, compared to 33.6862 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.2300 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 32.4563

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 33.6862

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 1.4732 XAF (High: 34.8966 / Low: 33.4234). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4996 XAF (High: 32.7510 / Low: 32.2515).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.4732

April Spread (Stable) ±0.4996

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.6784 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6784

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 34.1786) against the same month in 2017 (average: 31.0618), the exchange rate shifted by +3.1168 (+10.03%).

2018 Avg (August) 34.1786

2017 Avg (August) 31.0618

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	32.1389	31.3247	31.7264
February	32.2569	31.2278	31.8636
March	32.4353	31.6623	32.0966
April	32.7510	32.2515	32.4874
May	33.5888	32.8965	33.2684
June	33.7793	33.0023	33.2951
July	33.9732	33.1786	33.5696
August	34.8966	33.4234	34.1786
September	33.9688	33.0226	33.5002
October	33.9175	33.2278	33.5676
November	34.2337	33.3746	33.7292
December	33.8861	33.1996	33.5723