2018 NAD to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

46.2118 XAF

YEARLY LOW

37.2322 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

42.2104 XAF

2018 NAD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NAD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 46.2118. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 37.2322.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.9796 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 44.1290 to the December average rate of 40.5118, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 46.2118 was down 5.55% compared to the 2017 peak of 48.9290, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 231,059 XAF

2017 Average 218,863 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 186,161 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 44,897.86 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

45.5676

37.8895

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NAD 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 44.1483, compared to 40.2724 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.8759 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 44.1483

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 40.2724

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 3.9966 XAF (High: 44.5724 / Low: 40.5757). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2738 XAF (High: 45.4297 / Low: 44.1559).

June Spread (Volatile) ±3.9966

March Spread (Stable) ±1.2738

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 2.0750 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.0750

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 44.9278) against the same month in 2017 (average: 46.7185), the exchange rate shifted by -1.7908 (-3.83%).

2018 Avg (February) 44.9278

2017 Avg (February) 46.7185

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	44.8805	43.4376	44.1290
February	46.2118	43.5715	44.9278
March	45.4297	44.1559	44.8705
April	45.1328	43.3428	44.1566
May	45.3376	43.3748	44.3404
June	44.5724	40.5757	42.4656
July	42.8159	40.6990	41.6900
August	42.8118	38.8345	40.6043
September	39.9227	37.2322	38.5293
October	40.3971	38.4046	39.3620
November	42.1507	39.7551	40.9372
December	42.3050	39.4862	40.5118