2018 SAR to XOF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

155.7735 XOF

YEARLY LOW

139.8314 XOF

YEARLY AVERAGE

148.1679 XOF

2018 SAR to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SAR to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 155.7735. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 139.8314.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.9421 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 143.3853 to the December average rate of 153.6844, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 155.7735 was down 6.90% compared to the 2017 peak of 167.3215, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 778,868 XOF

2017 Average 776,276 XOF

Yearly Trough Low 699,157 XOF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 79,710.57 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

155.0414

140.4534

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to XOF 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 144.5052, compared to 151.8307 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.3255 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 144.5052

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 151.8307

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 7.2269 XOF (High: 151.5968 / Low: 144.3699). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4703 XOF (High: 150.2432 / Low: 148.7729).

May Spread (Volatile) ±7.2269

July Spread (Stable) ±1.4703

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 1.7163 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7163

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 153.8257) against the same month in 2017 (average: 148.9403), the exchange rate shifted by +4.8855 (+3.28%).

2018 Avg (November) 153.8257

2017 Avg (November) 148.9403

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	146.6231	140.7015	143.3853
February	143.4564	139.8314	141.6690
March	142.7900	140.4139	141.8047
April	144.7742	141.2455	142.5005
May	151.5968	144.3699	147.9161
June	151.2818	147.8162	149.7557
July	150.2432	148.7729	149.5677
August	154.1931	149.3754	151.5621
September	151.2687	148.5169	150.1171
October	154.5457	150.9042	152.2271
November	155.7735	152.6073	153.8257
December	154.6900	152.1678	153.6844