YEARLY HIGH
146.3478 XOF
YEARLY LOW
82.7687 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
117.9913 XOF

2018 TRY to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TRY to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 146.3478. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 13, dropping to 82.7687.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 63.5791 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 142.5941 to the December average rate of 108.5722, the exchange rate registered a net change of -23.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 146.3478 was down 17.51% compared to the 2017 peak of 177.4182, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 TRY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 7,317,391 XOF
2017 Average 7,993,841 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 4,138,436 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,178,954.87 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

147.9299
83.9008
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TRY to XOF 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 132.9884, compared to 102.9943 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 29.9942 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 132.9884
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 102.9943

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 30.0931 XOF (High: 112.8618 / Low: 82.7687). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.3242 XOF (High: 141.4741 / Low: 139.1500).

August Spread (Volatile) ±30.0931
February Spread (Stable) ±2.3242

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 21.0772 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -21.0772

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 142.5941) against the same month in 2017 (average: 165.5104), the exchange rate shifted by -22.9163 (-13.85%).

2018 Avg (January) 142.5941
2017 Avg (January) 165.5104

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 146.3478 139.7753 142.5941
February 141.4741 139.1500 140.3565
March 140.3468 132.7366 136.6416
April 134.6754 128.0108 131.5542
May 133.1323 117.6241 125.4353
June 124.5520 119.2044 121.3488
July 122.1860 114.0638 117.6089
August 112.8618 82.7687 96.5317
September 93.8054 84.9802 89.2366
October 105.6499 92.0651 98.3354
November 111.3803 104.1268 107.6808
December 111.2701 107.3199 108.5722