2018 SBD to XAF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 SBD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the SBD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 15, valuing the pair at 73.3135. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 67.5641.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.7494 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 69.2148 to the December average rate of 71.3383, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 73.3135 was down 8.75% compared to the 2017 peak of 80.3454, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SBD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
SBD 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 69.4489, compared to 71.5973 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.1484 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 3.5720 XAF (High: 72.8690 / Low: 69.2969). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9433 XAF (High: 72.2203 / Low: 71.2770).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.8178 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 72.0525) against the same month in 2017 (average: 71.6801), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3724 (+0.52%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70.5391 | 67.7773 | 69.2148 |
| February | 69.2794 | 67.5641 | 68.5079 |
| March | 69.1089 | 67.7600 | 68.4558 |
| April | 69.7499 | 67.9638 | 68.6534 |
| May | 71.8224 | 70.0107 | 70.8650 |
| June | 71.7536 | 70.1989 | 70.9967 |
| July | 71.4920 | 69.9473 | 70.9026 |
| August | 73.3135 | 71.0077 | 72.0525 |
| September | 71.9212 | 70.6043 | 71.3672 |
| October | 72.2203 | 71.2770 | 71.7672 |
| November | 73.1092 | 71.5254 | 72.1561 |
| December | 72.8690 | 69.2969 | 71.3383 |