YEARLY HIGH
0.0028 BND
YEARLY LOW
0.0024 BND
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0025 BND

2018 XAF to BND Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XAF to BND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.0028. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 9, dropping to 0.0024.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0004 BND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0025 to the December average rate of 0.0027, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0028 was up 11.72% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0025, 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 14 BND
2017 Average 12 BND
Yearly Trough Low 12 BND
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1.94 BND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0028
0.0024
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to BND 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 0.0025, compared to 0.0026 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0025
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0026

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0004 BND (High: 0.0028 / Low: 0.0024). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 BND (High: 0.0025 / Low: 0.0024).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.0027) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0024), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0003 (+12.03%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.0027
2017 Avg (December) 0.0024

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0025 0.0024 0.0025
February 0.0025 0.0025 0.0025
March 0.0025 0.0025 0.0025
April 0.0025 0.0024 0.0025
May 0.0027 0.0024 0.0024
June 0.0027 0.0024 0.0026
July 0.0027 0.0024 0.0025
August 0.0027 0.0024 0.0026
September 0.0027 0.0024 0.0026
October 0.0025 0.0024 0.0025
November 0.0027 0.0024 0.0025
December 0.0028 0.0024 0.0027