YEARLY HIGH
26.9189 IDR
YEARLY LOW
24.4629 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
25.4891 IDR

2018 XAF to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XAF to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 11, valuing the pair at 26.9189. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 24.4629.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.4560 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 24.9430 to the December average rate of 25.1803, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 26.9189 was up 8.50% compared to the 2017 peak of 24.8108, 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 134,595 IDR
2017 Average 115,229 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 122,314 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,280.23 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

26.7732
24.7260
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to IDR 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 25.4011, compared to 25.5771 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1760 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 25.4011
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 25.5771

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 1.5702 IDR (High: 26.2982 / Low: 24.7281). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3627 IDR (High: 25.6209 / Low: 25.2582).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.5702
July Spread (Stable) ±0.3627

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 1.1831 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1831

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 26.6026) against the same month in 2017 (average: 24.2180), the exchange rate shifted by +2.3846 (+9.85%).

2018 Avg (October) 26.6026
2017 Avg (October) 24.2180

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 25.3656 24.4629 24.9430
February 25.9092 25.3580 25.5649
March 26.1173 25.6732 25.8754
April 26.0134 25.5446 25.8290
May 25.5705 24.6363 25.2977
June 25.3630 24.5887 24.8966
July 25.6209 25.2582 25.4510
August 25.6163 24.7999 25.2188
September 25.8671 25.3768 25.5902
October 26.9189 25.7375 26.6026
November 26.2982 24.7281 25.4196
December 25.4082 24.7091 25.1803