2018 XAF to BTN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1309 BTN

YEARLY LOW

0.1158 BTN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1230 BTN

2018 XAF to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XAF to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 11, valuing the pair at 0.1309. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 0.1158.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0151 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1183 to the December average rate of 0.1225, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1309 was up 10.84% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1181, 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 655 BTN

2017 Average 560 BTN

Yearly Trough Low 579 BTN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 75.75 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1300

0.1173

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to BTN 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 0.1212, compared to 0.1248 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0036 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1212

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1248

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0075 BTN (High: 0.1277 / Low: 0.1202). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 BTN (High: 0.1231 / Low: 0.1216).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0075

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0044 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0044

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.1289) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1166), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0123 (+10.53%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.1289

2017 Avg (October) 0.1166

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1204	0.1158	0.1183
February	0.1222	0.1200	0.1212
March	0.1231	0.1216	0.1223
April	0.1240	0.1214	0.1229
May	0.1229	0.1194	0.1216
June	0.1222	0.1193	0.1206
July	0.1235	0.1215	0.1224
August	0.1261	0.1196	0.1224
September	0.1303	0.1254	0.1280
October	0.1309	0.1269	0.1289
November	0.1277	0.1202	0.1245
December	0.1248	0.1207	0.1225