YEARLY HIGH
8.6374 XAF
YEARLY LOW
7.6380 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.1370 XAF

2018 BTN to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BTN to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 8.6374. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 11, dropping to 7.6380.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9994 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.4514 to the December average rate of 8.1618, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 8.6374 was down 10.11% compared to the 2017 peak of 9.6092, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 43,187 XAF
2017 Average 44,702 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 38,190 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,997.19 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

8.5207
7.6892
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN 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 8.2554, compared to 8.0185 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2370 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.2554
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.0185

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.4885 XAF (High: 8.3218 / Low: 7.8333). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1032 XAF (High: 8.2269 / Low: 8.1237).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.4885
March Spread (Stable) ±0.1032

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.3598 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3598

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 8.4514) against the same month in 2017 (average: 9.0746), the exchange rate shifted by -0.6231 (-6.87%).

2018 Avg (January) 8.4514
2017 Avg (January) 9.0746

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.6374 8.3030 8.4514
February 8.3313 8.1858 8.2532
March 8.2269 8.1237 8.1781
April 8.2378 8.0618 8.1384
May 8.3731 8.1382 8.2223
June 8.3854 8.1850 8.2891
July 8.2283 8.0996 8.1683
August 8.3601 7.9316 8.1738
September 7.9713 7.6769 7.8140
October 7.8797 7.6380 7.7585
November 8.3218 7.8333 8.0344
December 8.2829 8.0127 8.1618