YEARLY HIGH
0.0014 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.0013 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0013 GBP

2018 XAF to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XAF to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 28, valuing the pair at 0.0014. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 16, dropping to 0.0013.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0001 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0013 to the December average rate of 0.0014, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0014 was down 1.91% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0014, 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 7 GBP
2017 Average 7 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 7 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 0.34 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0014
0.0013
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to GBP 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 0.0013, compared to 0.0014 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0013
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0014

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0000 GBP (High: 0.0014 / Low: 0.0013). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 GBP (High: 0.0014 / Low: 0.0013).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0000
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.0014) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0014), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0000 (-1.71%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.0014
2017 Avg (August) 0.0014

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0014 0.0013 0.0013
February 0.0014 0.0013 0.0013
March 0.0014 0.0013 0.0013
April 0.0013 0.0013 0.0013
May 0.0013 0.0013 0.0013
June 0.0014 0.0013 0.0013
July 0.0014 0.0013 0.0014
August 0.0014 0.0014 0.0014
September 0.0014 0.0014 0.0014
October 0.0014 0.0013 0.0013
November 0.0014 0.0013 0.0013
December 0.0014 0.0014 0.0014