2018 TOP to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

257.6555 XAF

YEARLY LOW

235.2143 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

244.5071 XAF

2018 TOP to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TOP to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 16, valuing the pair at 257.6555. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 235.2143.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 22.4413 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 239.3011 to the December average rate of 253.1981, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 257.6555 was down 7.23% compared to the 2017 peak of 277.7255, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,288,278 XAF

2017 Average 1,283,949 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 1,176,071 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 112,206.29 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

254.5987

237.7909

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TOP 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 241.5995, compared to 247.4146 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.8151 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 241.5995

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 247.4146

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 8.5229 XAF (High: 243.7372 / Low: 235.2143). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.8967 XAF (High: 241.0427 / Low: 237.1460).

January Spread (Volatile) ±8.5229

March Spread (Stable) ±3.8967

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 3.5036 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.5036

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 253.1981) against the same month in 2017 (average: 242.1127), the exchange rate shifted by +11.0854 (+4.58%).

2018 Avg (December) 253.1981

2017 Avg (December) 242.1127

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	243.7372	235.2143	239.3011
February	242.6063	235.7268	239.9552
March	241.0427	237.1460	239.1916
April	244.7587	237.7462	240.3097
May	249.7527	241.5501	245.0158
June	249.4559	243.0640	245.8239
July	244.2590	240.2028	242.3202
August	250.3220	242.4490	246.0164
September	245.5679	241.0716	243.6765
October	251.7534	245.2237	247.7143
November	254.8120	249.5367	251.5621
December	257.6555	250.5345	253.1981