YEARLY HIGH
18.0984 XAF
YEARLY LOW
16.8388 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.5487 XAF

2018 NIO to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NIO to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 16, valuing the pair at 18.0984. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 16.8388.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2596 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.3690 to the December average rate of 17.7746, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 18.0984 was down 15.35% compared to the 2017 peak of 21.3812, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 90,492 XAF
2017 Average 97,088 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 84,194 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,297.90 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

17.9548
16.9728
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NIO 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 17.3499, compared to 17.7476 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3977 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.3499
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.7476

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.8554 XAF (High: 17.8023 / Low: 16.9470). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2754 XAF (High: 17.8078 / Low: 17.5324).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.8554
July Spread (Stable) ±0.2754

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 0.3144 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3144

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 17.8298) against the same month in 2017 (average: 18.5535), the exchange rate shifted by -0.7237 (-3.90%).

2018 Avg (August) 17.8298
2017 Avg (August) 18.5535

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 17.8023 16.9470 17.3690
February 17.3001 16.8388 17.0546
March 17.1971 16.8555 17.0682
April 17.3511 16.9783 17.1271
May 18.0660 17.4587 17.6937
June 17.9561 17.5789 17.7867
July 17.8078 17.5324 17.6865
August 18.0984 17.5323 17.8298
September 17.7396 17.2856 17.5722
October 17.9410 17.6167 17.7495
November 18.0821 17.7554 17.8730
December 17.9002 17.5817 17.7746