YEARLY HIGH
19.2015 XOF
YEARLY LOW
16.8205 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.1411 XOF

2018 UYU to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the UYU to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 1, valuing the pair at 19.2015. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 20, dropping to 16.8205.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.3809 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.8227 to the December average rate of 17.8928, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 19.2015 was down 13.31% compared to the 2017 peak of 22.1506, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 96,007 XOF
2017 Average 101,681 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 84,103 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,904.65 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

19.0537
16.9976
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU 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 18.5610, compared to 17.7212 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8398 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.5610
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.7212

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 1.5411 XOF (High: 19.0763 / Low: 17.5352). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2821 XOF (High: 18.8536 / Low: 18.5715).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.5411
March Spread (Stable) ±0.2821

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 1.0556 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0556

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 18.4005) against the same month in 2017 (average: 21.1409), the exchange rate shifted by -2.7404 (-12.96%).

2018 Avg (May) 18.4005
2017 Avg (May) 21.1409

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 19.1776 18.5655 18.8227
February 18.9759 18.1577 18.6197
March 18.8536 18.5715 18.7347
April 19.0849 18.7383 18.8824
May 19.2015 17.7105 18.4005
June 18.1522 17.7389 17.9060
July 18.3628 17.7050 17.9833
August 19.0763 17.5352 18.2245
September 17.6171 16.8205 17.1689
October 17.6635 17.1470 17.3570
November 18.0629 17.4907 17.7008
December 18.0677 17.6133 17.8928