YEARLY HIGH
78.3515 XAF
YEARLY LOW
70.2078 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
74.4737 XAF

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 391,757 XAF
2017 Average 388,496 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 351,039 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 40,718.46 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

78.0045
70.5197
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 72.5849
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 76.3625

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

January Spread (Volatile) ±3.0764
March Spread (Stable) ±1.2027

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9304

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2018 Avg (November) 77.3807
2017 Avg (November) 74.9956

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