2018 XAF to GMD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0922 GMD

YEARLY LOW

0.0829 GMD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0866 GMD

2018 XAF to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XAF to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 0.0922. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 29, dropping to 0.0829.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0093 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0893 to the December average rate of 0.0858, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0922 was up 5.75% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0872, 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 461 GMD

2017 Average 395 GMD

Yearly Trough Low 415 GMD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 46.45 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0898

0.0835

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to GMD 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 0.0875, compared to 0.0857 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0875

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0857

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0056 GMD (High: 0.0922 / Low: 0.0867). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 GMD (High: 0.0866 / Low: 0.0854).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0056

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 0.0034 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0034

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0893) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0705), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0188 (+26.68%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0893

2017 Avg (January) 0.0705

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0922	0.0867	0.0893
February	0.0914	0.0878	0.0891
March	0.0900	0.0883	0.0890
April	0.0891	0.0868	0.0884
May	0.0862	0.0829	0.0850
June	0.0849	0.0831	0.0840
July	0.0860	0.0838	0.0850
August	0.0857	0.0832	0.0846
September	0.0880	0.0847	0.0862
October	0.0874	0.0853	0.0867
November	0.0864	0.0848	0.0859
December	0.0866	0.0854	0.0858