YEARLY HIGH
2.7437 XOF
YEARLY LOW
1.4749 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5665 XOF

2018 MRO to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MRO to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 8, valuing the pair at 2.7437. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 1.4749.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2688 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5153 to the December average rate of 1.6150, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.7437 was up 56.33% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.7551, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,718 XOF
2017 Average 8,090 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 7,374 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,344.12 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.6910
1.4771
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MRO 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 1.5245, compared to 1.6084 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0839 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5245
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6084

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 1.1584 XOF (High: 2.7437 / Low: 1.5853). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0195 XOF (High: 1.5850 / Low: 1.5655).

October Spread (Volatile) ±1.1584
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0195

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0567 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0567

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 1.6732) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.5463), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1269 (+8.21%).

2018 Avg (October) 1.6732
2017 Avg (October) 1.5463

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5538 1.4843 1.5153
February 1.5113 1.4749 1.4950
March 1.5043 1.4833 1.4953
April 1.5239 1.4864 1.5032
May 1.5970 1.5366 1.5598
June 1.5957 1.5624 1.5788
July 1.5850 1.5655 1.5754
August 1.6178 1.5692 1.5940
September 1.5893 1.5602 1.5764
October 2.7437 1.5853 1.6732
November 1.6368 1.6040 1.6165
December 1.6254 1.5989 1.6150