2018 QAR to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

160.4905 XAF

YEARLY LOW

143.9989 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

152.6226 XAF

2018 QAR to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the QAR to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 160.4905. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 143.9989.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.4915 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 147.7246 to the December average rate of 158.1082, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 160.4905 was down 7.10% compared to the 2017 peak of 172.7619, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 802,452 XAF

2017 Average 791,648 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 719,995 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 82,457.71 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

159.8135

144.6540

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 148.8554, compared to 156.3898 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.5343 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 148.8554

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 156.3898

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 6.1266 XAF (High: 151.0308 / Low: 144.9041). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5108 XAF (High: 154.7524 / Low: 153.2416).

January Spread (Volatile) ±6.1266

July Spread (Stable) ±1.5108

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 1.8072 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.8072

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 158.5502) against the same month in 2017 (average: 146.7798), the exchange rate shifted by +11.7705 (+8.02%).

2018 Avg (November) 158.5502

2017 Avg (November) 146.7798

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	151.0308	144.9041	147.7246
February	147.7303	143.9989	145.9173
March	147.0883	144.6214	146.0413
April	149.1162	145.4778	146.7664
May	156.1466	150.2423	152.4097
June	155.8092	152.6262	154.2734
July	154.7524	153.2416	154.0590
August	158.8487	153.8335	156.1602
September	155.8191	152.9779	154.6150
October	159.2254	155.4395	156.8458
November	160.4905	157.2638	158.5502
December	159.1365	156.6354	158.1082