YEARLY HIGH
0.0123 CNY
YEARLY LOW
0.0113 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0119 CNY

2018 XAF to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XAF to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 26, valuing the pair at 0.0123. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 14, dropping to 0.0113.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0010 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0120 to the December average rate of 0.0120, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0123 was up 1.24% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0122, 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 62 CNY
2017 Average 58 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 56 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.18 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0122
0.0114
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to CNY 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 0.0118, compared to 0.0120 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0118
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0120

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0005 CNY (High: 0.0118 / Low: 0.0113). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 CNY (High: 0.0120 / Low: 0.0118).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.0122) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0119), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+2.07%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.0122
2017 Avg (September) 0.0119

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0121 0.0119 0.0120
February 0.0121 0.0117 0.0119
March 0.0120 0.0118 0.0119
April 0.0118 0.0117 0.0118
May 0.0116 0.0113 0.0115
June 0.0118 0.0113 0.0115
July 0.0122 0.0118 0.0120
August 0.0122 0.0119 0.0120
September 0.0123 0.0121 0.0122
October 0.0122 0.0120 0.0121
November 0.0121 0.0119 0.0120
December 0.0121 0.0118 0.0120