YEARLY HIGH
21.7932 XOF
YEARLY LOW
18.2368 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
20.4476 XOF

2018 UAH to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the UAH to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 14, valuing the pair at 21.7932. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 28, dropping to 18.2368.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.5564 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.8837 to the December average rate of 20.7821, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 21.7932 was down 7.78% compared to the 2017 peak of 23.6329, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 108,966 XOF
2017 Average 109,468 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 91,184 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,781.76 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

21.6619
18.6312
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UAH 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 20.2841, compared to 20.6111 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3270 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.2841
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.6111

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 1.2593 XOF (High: 19.4961 / Low: 18.2368). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3102 XOF (High: 20.1433 / Low: 19.8332).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.2593
September Spread (Stable) ±0.3102

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.6912 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6912

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 21.4093) against the same month in 2017 (average: 22.4460), the exchange rate shifted by -1.0367 (-4.62%).

2018 Avg (June) 21.4093
2017 Avg (June) 22.4460

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 19.4961 18.2368 18.8837
February 19.9619 18.8359 19.5730
March 20.4998 19.8332 20.2194
April 20.6894 20.1270 20.4254
May 21.7697 20.8063 21.1939
June 21.7932 21.2531 21.4093
July 21.4844 20.8963 21.2654
August 21.1551 19.9027 20.6591
September 20.1433 19.8332 19.9679
October 20.5823 20.0778 20.3243
November 20.9301 20.3249 20.6679
December 21.0981 20.4250 20.7821