YEARLY HIGH
0.9170 AMD
YEARLY LOW
0.8336 AMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8698 AMD

2018 XAF to AMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XAF to AMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 0.9170. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 16, dropping to 0.8336.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0833 AMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8978 to the December average rate of 0.8407, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.9170 was up 3.67% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.8845, 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 4,585 AMD
2017 Average 4,154 AMD
Yearly Trough Low 4,168 AMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 416.64 AMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.9126
0.8341
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to AMD 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 0.8900, compared to 0.8495 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0405 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8900
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8495

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0377 AMD (High: 0.8881 / Low: 0.8503). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0122 AMD (High: 0.8660 / Low: 0.8539).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0377
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0122

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 0.0276 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0276

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.9061) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.7888), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1173 (+14.87%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.9061
2017 Avg (February) 0.7888

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9101 0.8810 0.8978
February 0.9170 0.8936 0.9061
March 0.9109 0.8959 0.9035
April 0.9124 0.8881 0.9003
May 0.8881 0.8503 0.8727
June 0.8687 0.8495 0.8597
July 0.8654 0.8519 0.8578
August 0.8612 0.8340 0.8480
September 0.8660 0.8539 0.8593
October 0.8583 0.8395 0.8492
November 0.8508 0.8355 0.8420
December 0.8505 0.8336 0.8407