2018 SDG to XOF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

78.3969 XOF

YEARLY LOW

11.9821 XOF

YEARLY AVERAGE

30.8519 XOF

2018 SDG to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SDG to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 78.3969. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 11.9821.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 66.4149 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 76.6853 to the December average rate of 12.1135, the exchange rate registered a net change of -84.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 78.3969 was down 19.72% compared to the 2017 peak of 97.6597, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 391,985 XOF

2017 Average 439,135 XOF

Yearly Trough Low 59,910 XOF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 332,074.38 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

83.1427

5.6546

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 38.5783, compared to 23.1256 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 15.4527 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 38.5783

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 23.1256

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 45.8479 XOF (High: 74.9194 / Low: 29.0714). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2143 XOF (High: 12.1963 / Low: 11.9821).

February Spread (Volatile) ±45.8479

December Spread (Stable) ±0.2143

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 42.7052 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -42.7052

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 76.6853) against the same month in 2017 (average: 96.1708), the exchange rate shifted by -19.4855 (-20.26%).

2018 Avg (January) 76.6853

2017 Avg (January) 96.1708

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	78.3969	75.1631	76.6853
February	74.9194	29.0714	33.9801
March	29.6367	29.0601	29.4079
April	30.0020	29.2209	29.5209
May	31.4595	30.1093	30.7206
June	31.5160	30.7770	31.1549
July	31.3020	30.9974	31.1495
August	32.1251	31.1004	31.5423
September	31.4350	30.9005	31.2363
October	31.7538	12.0063	20.6000
November	12.2763	11.9944	12.1119
December	12.1963	11.9821	12.1135