YEARLY HIGH
37.8216 XAF
YEARLY LOW
33.9570 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
35.9901 XAF

2018 MVR to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MVR to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 37.8216. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 33.9570.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.8646 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 34.9102 to the December average rate of 37.3066, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 37.8216 was down 8.29% compared to the 2017 peak of 41.2418, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 189,108 XAF
2017 Average 188,506 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 169,785 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,323.01 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

37.6349
34.1269
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MVR 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 35.0907, compared to 36.8894 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.7987 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 35.0907
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 36.8894

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 1.4440 XAF (High: 35.7077 / Low: 34.2637). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5638 XAF (High: 36.7329 / Low: 36.1692).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.4440
September Spread (Stable) ±0.5638

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.4910 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4910

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 37.3426) against the same month in 2017 (average: 36.3682), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9744 (+2.68%).

2018 Avg (November) 37.3426
2017 Avg (November) 36.3682

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 35.7077 34.2637 34.9102
February 34.8016 33.9570 34.4192
March 34.6628 34.0814 34.4224
April 35.1407 34.3424 34.6373
May 36.6563 35.3605 35.7903
June 36.8383 35.8420 36.3647
July 36.5647 35.9474 36.3590
August 37.3930 36.2346 36.8248
September 36.7329 36.1692 36.5054
October 37.5235 36.6542 36.9982
November 37.8216 37.0384 37.3426
December 37.5570 36.9224 37.3066