2018 MXN to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

30.6287 XAF

YEARLY LOW

26.8876 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

28.9249 XAF

2018 MXN to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MXN to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 7, valuing the pair at 30.6287. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 13, dropping to 26.8876.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.7411 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 28.4405 to the December average rate of 28.7108, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 30.6287 was down 8.30% compared to the 2017 peak of 33.3999, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 MXN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,531,435 XAF

2017 Average 1,540,571 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 1,344,378 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 187,057.33 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

30.4051

27.4738

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MXN 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 28.4575, compared to 29.3922 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9347 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 28.4575

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 29.3922

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 2.0125 XAF (High: 30.2321 / Low: 28.2196). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6016 XAF (High: 28.7834 / Low: 28.1817).

July Spread (Volatile) ±2.0125

February Spread (Stable) ±0.6016

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 1.2416 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2416

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 30.1609) against the same month in 2017 (average: 31.1820), the exchange rate shifted by -1.0212 (-3.27%).

2018 Avg (August) 30.1609

2017 Avg (August) 31.1820

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	28.8252	27.7818	28.4405
February	28.7834	28.1817	28.5016
March	29.3153	28.0224	28.6039
April	29.4809	28.3601	29.0892
May	28.8667	27.8830	28.3917
June	28.7304	26.8876	27.7181
July	30.2321	28.2196	29.5313
August	30.6287	29.4277	30.1609
September	30.2663	29.1338	29.6377
October	30.3253	28.5304	29.7771
November	29.0742	28.0900	28.5355
December	29.1831	28.1601	28.7108