2018 XAF to CDF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

3.0803 CDF

YEARLY LOW

2.7780 CDF

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.9164 CDF

2018 XAF to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XAF to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 3.0803. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 30, dropping to 2.7780.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3023 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.9783 to the December average rate of 2.8196, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3.0803 was up 3.70% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.9705, 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 15,402 CDF

2017 Average 12,606 CDF

Yearly Trough Low 13,890 CDF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,511.30 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3.0637

2.7896

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to CDF 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 2.9763, compared to 2.8565 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1198 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.9763

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.8565

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.1817 CDF (High: 2.9674 / Low: 2.7856). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0406 CDF (High: 3.0675 / Low: 3.0269).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.1817

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0406

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1117 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1117

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 3.0317) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.0635), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9682 (+46.92%).

2018 Avg (February) 3.0317

2017 Avg (February) 2.0635

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	3.0414	2.8617	2.9783
February	3.0803	2.9869	3.0317
March	3.0675	3.0269	3.0408
April	3.0483	2.9730	3.0220
May	2.9517	2.8400	2.9102
June	2.9046	2.8455	2.8748
July	2.9674	2.7856	2.8887
August	2.9324	2.8124	2.8619
September	2.9462	2.8783	2.9048
October	2.8867	2.7978	2.8515
November	2.8577	2.7780	2.8125
December	2.8680	2.7787	2.8196