YEARLY HIGH
0.4199 XAF
YEARLY LOW
0.3430 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3867 XAF

2018 MMK to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MMK to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 29, valuing the pair at 0.4199. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 22, dropping to 0.3430.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0768 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3997 to the December average rate of 0.3681, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4199 was down 9.66% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4648, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,099 XAF
2017 Average 2,137 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 1,715 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 384.24 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4161
0.3540
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MMK 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 0.4029, compared to 0.3705 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0323 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4029
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3705

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0299 XAF (High: 0.3917 / Low: 0.3618). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0059 XAF (High: 0.4004 / Low: 0.3945).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0299
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0059

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 0.0202 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0202

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 0.4109) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4355), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0246 (-5.64%).

2018 Avg (May) 0.4109
2017 Avg (May) 0.4355

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4080 0.3951 0.3997
February 0.4024 0.3939 0.3986
March 0.4004 0.3945 0.3977
April 0.4062 0.3978 0.4009
May 0.4199 0.4051 0.4109
June 0.4148 0.3975 0.4093
July 0.4005 0.3849 0.3925
August 0.3917 0.3618 0.3793
September 0.3725 0.3430 0.3592
October 0.3740 0.3542 0.3630
November 0.3669 0.3574 0.3612
December 0.3743 0.3633 0.3681