2018 SRD to XAF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 SRD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the SRD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 78.3515. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 70.2078.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.1437 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 72.0738 to the December average rate of 77.3077, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 78.3515 was down 7.45% compared to the 2017 peak of 84.6555, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SRD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
SRD 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 72.5849, compared to 76.3625 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.7776 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 3.0764 XAF (High: 73.7333 / Low: 70.6569). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2027 XAF (High: 71.7124 / Low: 70.5097).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.9304 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 77.3807) against the same month in 2017 (average: 74.9956), the exchange rate shifted by +2.3852 (+3.18%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73.7333 | 70.6569 | 72.0738 |
| February | 72.0452 | 70.2078 | 71.1434 |
| March | 71.7124 | 70.5097 | 71.2114 |
| April | 72.7011 | 70.9272 | 71.5577 |
| May | 76.1293 | 73.2501 | 74.3057 |
| June | 75.9660 | 74.4150 | 75.2175 |
| July | 76.0476 | 74.8126 | 75.2178 |
| August | 77.5514 | 75.1123 | 76.2175 |
| September | 76.0786 | 74.6856 | 75.4926 |
| October | 77.7339 | 75.8862 | 76.5586 |
| November | 78.3515 | 76.7784 | 77.3807 |
| December | 77.8034 | 76.5379 | 77.3077 |