2018 VEF to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

54.7262 XAF

YEARLY LOW

0.0022 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

6.0048 XAF

2018 VEF to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the VEF to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 54.7262. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 20, dropping to 0.0022.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 54.7240 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 53.2344 to the December average rate of 0.0023, the exchange rate registered a net change of -100.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 54.7262 was down 13.20% compared to the 2017 peak of 63.0499, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 273,631 XAF

2017 Average 288,228 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 11 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 273,619.90 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

58.5576

-5.3209

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VEF 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 12.0065, compared to 0.0031 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 12.0034 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.0065

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0031

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 53.1051 XAF (High: 53.1236 / Low: 0.0185). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 XAF (High: 0.0023 / Low: 0.0023).

February Spread (Volatile) ±53.1051

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 34.4703 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -34.4703

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 53.2344) against the same month in 2017 (average: 61.8645), the exchange rate shifted by -8.6301 (-13.95%).

2018 Avg (January) 53.2344

2017 Avg (January) 61.8645

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	54.7262	50.3546	53.2344
February	53.1236	0.0185	18.7641
March	0.0185	0.0131	0.0148
April	0.0133	0.0081	0.0112
May	0.0080	0.0070	0.0077
June	0.0071	0.0070	0.0070
July	0.0071	0.0052	0.0063
August	0.0053	0.0023	0.0034
September	0.0023	0.0022	0.0023
October	0.0023	0.0023	0.0023
November	0.0024	0.0023	0.0023
December	0.0023	0.0023	0.0023