YEARLY HIGH
0.0742 XAF
YEARLY LOW
0.0640 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0689 XAF

2018 UZS to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the UZS to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 15, valuing the pair at 0.0742. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 0.0640.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0102 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0660 to the December average rate of 0.0693, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0742 was down 62.41% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1975, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 371 XAF
2017 Average 661 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 320 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 51.01 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0737
0.0640
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UZS 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 0.0670, compared to 0.0707 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0037 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0670
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0707

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0034 XAF (High: 0.0723 / Low: 0.0688). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 XAF (High: 0.0656 / Low: 0.0647).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0034
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.0729) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1340), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0611 (-45.61%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.0729
2017 Avg (August) 0.1340

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0676 0.0646 0.0660
February 0.0657 0.0640 0.0648
March 0.0656 0.0647 0.0652
April 0.0673 0.0654 0.0660
May 0.0710 0.0676 0.0691
June 0.0720 0.0699 0.0709
July 0.0723 0.0711 0.0718
August 0.0742 0.0715 0.0729
September 0.0723 0.0688 0.0709
October 0.0703 0.0691 0.0697
November 0.0709 0.0692 0.0698
December 0.0699 0.0684 0.0693