2018 SYP to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1346 XAF

YEARLY LOW

1.0180 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0791 XAF

2018 SYP to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SYP to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 1.1346. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 1.0180.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1166 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0440 to the December average rate of 1.1195, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.1346 was down 61.53% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.9492, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,673 XAF

2017 Average 10,591 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 5,090 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 582.94 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.1295

1.0228

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SYP 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 1.0524, compared to 1.1058 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0534 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0524

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1058

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0432 XAF (High: 1.0677 / Low: 1.0244). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0106 XAF (High: 1.0941 / Low: 1.0834).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0432

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0106

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 0.0124 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0124

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 1.1206) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.0846), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0360 (+3.32%).

2018 Avg (November) 1.1206

2017 Avg (November) 1.0846

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0677	1.0244	1.0440
February	1.0447	1.0180	1.0317
March	1.0399	1.0225	1.0327
April	1.0543	1.0285	1.0377
May	1.1039	1.0622	1.0775
June	1.1016	1.0791	1.0907
July	1.0941	1.0834	1.0891
August	1.1231	1.0877	1.1037
September	1.1018	1.0815	1.0932
October	1.1257	1.0990	1.1086
November	1.1346	1.1119	1.1206
December	1.1267	1.1076	1.1195