YEARLY HIGH
63.2007 XAF
YEARLY LOW
59.0747 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
60.7518 XAF

2018 TJS to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TJS to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 29, valuing the pair at 63.2007. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 20, dropping to 59.0747.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.1259 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 60.9726 to the December average rate of 61.1892, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 63.2007 was down 21.02% compared to the 2017 peak of 80.0214, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 316,003 XAF
2017 Average 339,590 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 295,374 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20,629.70 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

62.0512
59.5325
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TJS 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 60.9168, compared to 60.5869 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3299 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 60.9168
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 60.5869

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 2.5639 XAF (High: 62.3933 / Low: 59.8294). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0371 XAF (High: 60.7545 / Low: 59.7175).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.5639
March Spread (Stable) ±1.0371

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 1.5177 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5177

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 61.8284) against the same month in 2017 (average: 67.6672), the exchange rate shifted by -5.8388 (-8.63%).

2018 Avg (May) 61.8284
2017 Avg (May) 67.6672

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 62.3933 59.8294 60.9726
February 61.0079 59.4381 60.2168
March 60.7545 59.7175 60.2916
April 61.0262 59.8328 60.3501
May 63.2007 60.9128 61.8284
June 62.5293 61.1300 61.8413
July 61.4512 59.3301 60.3236
August 61.3829 59.3969 60.3741
September 60.1530 59.0747 59.7424
October 61.3863 60.1192 60.6152
November 62.0262 60.7890 61.2768
December 61.6199 60.5722 61.1892