YEARLY HIGH
5.3307 XOF
YEARLY LOW
4.9370 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.1492 XOF

2018 VUV to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the VUV to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 15, valuing the pair at 5.3307. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 14, dropping to 4.9370.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3937 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.1093 to the December average rate of 5.2019, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 5.3307 was down 8.36% compared to the 2017 peak of 5.8168, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 26,653 XOF
2017 Average 27,219 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 24,685 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,968.56 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

5.2585
5.0244
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VUV 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 5.1067, compared to 5.1918 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0851 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.1067
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.1918

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.2102 XOF (High: 5.2789 / Low: 5.0687). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0895 XOF (High: 5.2109 / Low: 5.1214).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2102
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0895

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 0.0560 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0560

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 5.2390) against the same month in 2017 (average: 5.3182), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0792 (-1.49%).

2018 Avg (August) 5.2390
2017 Avg (August) 5.3182

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.1877 5.0346 5.1093
February 5.1096 4.9370 5.0624
March 5.0906 4.9620 5.0439
April 5.1245 4.9949 5.0476
May 5.2789 5.0687 5.1530
June 5.2930 5.1466 5.2239
July 5.2109 5.1214 5.1679
August 5.3307 5.1630 5.2390
September 5.2295 5.1337 5.1892
October 5.2221 5.0774 5.1427
November 5.2674 5.1676 5.2099
December 5.2606 5.1352 5.2019