2018 RSD to XAF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 RSD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the RSD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 5.5994. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 5.5127.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0867 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.5307 to the December average rate of 5.5461, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 5.5994 was up 0.62% compared to the 2017 peak of 5.5647, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 RSD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
RSD to XAF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 5.5464, compared to 5.5478 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0014 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0623 XAF (High: 5.5994 / Low: 5.5371). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0120 XAF (High: 5.5615 / Low: 5.5496).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0090 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 5.5460) against the same month in 2017 (average: 5.5217), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0242 (+0.44%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.5506 | 5.5127 | 5.5307 |
| February | 5.5650 | 5.5249 | 5.5443 |
| March | 5.5667 | 5.5272 | 5.5484 |
| April | 5.5635 | 5.5341 | 5.5495 |
| May | 5.5902 | 5.5345 | 5.5513 |
| June | 5.5616 | 5.5422 | 5.5543 |
| July | 5.5615 | 5.5496 | 5.5569 |
| August | 5.5671 | 5.5364 | 5.5543 |
| September | 5.5607 | 5.5359 | 5.5454 |
| October | 5.5513 | 5.5247 | 5.5382 |
| November | 5.5994 | 5.5371 | 5.5460 |
| December | 5.5712 | 5.5328 | 5.5461 |