YEARLY HIGH
66.8121 XAF
YEARLY LOW
59.9437 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
63.5176 XAF

2018 SVC to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SVC to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 66.8121. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 59.9437.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.8683 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 61.4685 to the December average rate of 65.8934, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 66.8121 was down 7.17% compared to the 2017 peak of 71.9730, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 334,060 XAF
2017 Average 332,583 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 299,719 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 34,341.73 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

66.5154
60.1788
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SVC 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 61.9396, compared to 65.0957 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.1561 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 61.9396
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 65.0957

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 2.6067 XAF (High: 64.9562 / Low: 62.3494). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6077 XAF (High: 64.3954 / Low: 63.7877).

May Spread (Volatile) ±2.6067
July Spread (Stable) ±0.6077

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 0.7617 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7617

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 65.9874) against the same month in 2017 (average: 63.8541), the exchange rate shifted by +2.1333 (+3.34%).

2018 Avg (November) 65.9874
2017 Avg (November) 63.8541

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 62.8870 60.3310 61.4685
February 61.4799 59.9437 60.7068
March 61.1946 60.2243 60.7859
April 62.0088 60.5476 61.0798
May 64.9562 62.3494 63.4116
June 64.8272 63.4950 64.1848
July 64.3954 63.7877 64.1004
August 66.0870 63.9770 64.9889
September 64.7808 63.6324 64.3329
October 66.1156 64.6818 65.2712
November 66.8121 65.4391 65.9874
December 66.3364 65.2071 65.8934