2018 SEK to XOF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 SEK to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the SEK to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 29, valuing the pair at 67.1560. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 29, dropping to 61.3378.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.8183 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 66.8333 to the December average rate of 63.7925, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 67.1560 was down 4.35% compared to the 2017 peak of 70.2083, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SEK based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
SEK to XOF 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 64.6193, compared to 63.2810 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.3383 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 2.6961 XOF (High: 64.2409 / Low: 61.5449). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6142 XOF (High: 67.1560 / Low: 66.5418).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween August and December, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.4942 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 66.8333) against the same month in 2017 (average: 69.1745), the exchange rate shifted by -2.3412 (-3.38%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67.1560 | 66.5418 | 66.8333 |
| February | 66.8526 | 64.8735 | 66.0257 |
| March | 65.1742 | 63.7685 | 64.5315 |
| April | 63.9356 | 62.0736 | 63.1463 |
| May | 64.2409 | 61.5449 | 63.3953 |
| June | 64.8442 | 62.6568 | 63.7836 |
| July | 64.0644 | 62.7455 | 63.5649 |
| August | 63.8601 | 61.3378 | 62.6652 |
| September | 63.6664 | 61.7558 | 62.8469 |
| October | 63.6102 | 62.3086 | 63.1199 |
| November | 64.1269 | 63.4075 | 63.6963 |
| December | 64.3886 | 63.3758 | 63.7925 |