YEARLY HIGH
0.2047 ALL
YEARLY LOW
0.1867 ALL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1946 ALL

2018 XAF to ALL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XAF to ALL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 0.2047. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 23, dropping to 0.1867.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0180 ALL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2036 to the December average rate of 0.1882, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2047 was down 2.13% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2092, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,024 ALL
2017 Average 1,022 ALL
Yearly Trough Low 933 ALL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 90.24 ALL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2051
0.1867
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to ALL 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 0.1982, compared to 0.1910 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0072 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1982
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1910

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was March, with a trading range of 0.0060 ALL (High: 0.2023 / Low: 0.1962). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 ALL (High: 0.1929 / Low: 0.1913).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0060
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0036 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0036

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.2036) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2076), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0040 (-1.94%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.2036
2017 Avg (January) 0.2076

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2047 0.2026 0.2036
February 0.2043 0.2010 0.2023
March 0.2023 0.1962 0.2000
April 0.1996 0.1961 0.1972
May 0.1950 0.1918 0.1935
June 0.1949 0.1891 0.1924
July 0.1929 0.1913 0.1922
August 0.1929 0.1904 0.1916
September 0.1940 0.1917 0.1929
October 0.1924 0.1897 0.1909
November 0.1908 0.1890 0.1900
December 0.1898 0.1867 0.1882