2018 TND to XAF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 TND to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the TND to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 1, valuing the pair at 223.8260. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 193.1325.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 30.6935 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 219.9064 to the December average rate of 195.9998, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 223.8260 was down 17.59% compared to the 2017 peak of 271.5921, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 TND based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
TND to XAF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 220.0630, compared to 203.0649 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 16.9981 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 7.0118 XAF (High: 215.0362 / Low: 208.0244). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.5253 XAF (High: 223.6577 / Low: 220.1324).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 5.6427 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 220.1735) against the same month in 2017 (average: 244.4270), the exchange rate shifted by -24.2535 (-9.92%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 222.7554 | 216.8209 | 219.9064 |
| February | 223.6577 | 220.1324 | 221.8147 |
| March | 223.2571 | 218.4828 | 221.3046 |
| April | 222.6651 | 217.0438 | 220.1259 |
| May | 223.8260 | 217.2954 | 220.1735 |
| June | 219.3050 | 213.9942 | 217.0529 |
| July | 215.0362 | 208.0244 | 212.7590 |
| August | 209.2809 | 204.1571 | 207.1163 |
| September | 204.8108 | 200.5504 | 202.5958 |
| October | 202.4038 | 198.1130 | 201.0988 |
| November | 200.9832 | 197.1130 | 198.8196 |
| December | 198.2849 | 193.1325 | 195.9998 |