2018 SOS to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0105 XAF

YEARLY LOW

0.9036 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.9601 XAF

2018 SOS to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SOS to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 1.0105. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 0.9036.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1069 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9275 to the December average rate of 0.9942, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.0105 was down 7.17% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.0886, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,053 XAF

2017 Average 5,025 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 4,518 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 534.70 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.0044

0.9066

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS to XAF 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 0.9365, compared to 0.9838 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0473 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9365

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9838

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0469 XAF (High: 0.9528 / Low: 0.9060). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0103 XAF (High: 0.9744 / Low: 0.9640).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0469

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0103

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 0.0128 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0128

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.9962) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.9643), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0319 (+3.31%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.9962

2017 Avg (November) 0.9643

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9528	0.9060	0.9275
February	0.9248	0.9036	0.9147
March	0.9247	0.9048	0.9154
April	0.9441	0.9165	0.9251
May	0.9872	0.9433	0.9625
June	0.9892	0.9633	0.9737
July	0.9744	0.9640	0.9701
August	0.9997	0.9677	0.9830
September	0.9799	0.9627	0.9736
October	0.9999	0.9770	0.9855
November	1.0105	0.9873	0.9962
December	1.0022	0.9855	0.9942