2018 SGD to XOF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

423.5629 XOF

YEARLY LOW

398.8971 XOF

YEARLY AVERAGE

411.8483 XOF

2018 SGD to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SGD to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 4, valuing the pair at 423.5629. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 398.8971.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 24.6657 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 406.8331 to the December average rate of 420.5279, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 423.5629 was down 4.65% compared to the 2017 peak of 444.2174, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,117,814 XOF

2017 Average 2,107,711 XOF

Yearly Trough Low 1,994,486 XOF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 123,328.61 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

422.3289

400.7161

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD 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 408.4526, compared to 415.2440 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.7914 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 408.4526

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 415.2440

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 12.2213 XOF (High: 422.3063 / Low: 410.0849). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.8434 XOF (High: 413.1764 / Low: 410.3330).

May Spread (Volatile) ±12.2213

July Spread (Stable) ±2.8434

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 4.9958 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.9958

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 420.5279) against the same month in 2017 (average: 411.4749), the exchange rate shifted by +9.0529 (+2.20%).

2018 Avg (December) 420.5279

2017 Avg (December) 411.4749

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	411.4237	402.8249	406.8331
February	406.0021	398.8971	402.5172
March	406.6016	400.7282	404.3521
April	409.5138	404.2762	406.0582
May	422.3063	410.0849	414.3420
June	421.6395	411.2600	416.6134
July	413.1764	410.3330	411.6176
August	419.4878	410.6119	415.2219
September	413.3691	408.0713	410.5715
October	418.4333	411.1890	413.8285
November	422.5626	417.4983	419.6967
December	423.5629	417.9580	420.5279