YEARLY HIGH
37.9798 KMF
YEARLY LOW
0.7391 KMF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8540 KMF

2018 XAF to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XAF to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 5, valuing the pair at 37.9798. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 0.7391.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 37.2407 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7504 to the December average rate of 0.7505, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 37.9798 was up 4890.09% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.7611, 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 189,899 KMF
2017 Average 3,750 KMF
Yearly Trough Low 3,695 KMF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 186,203.42 KMF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.1146
0.6250
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to KMF 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 0.7505, compared to 0.9575 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2070 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7505
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9575

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 37.2407 KMF (High: 37.9798 / Low: 0.7391). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0061 KMF (High: 0.7548 / Low: 0.7487).

November Spread (Volatile) ±37.2407
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0061

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 1.2399 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2399

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 1.9904) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.7513), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2391 (+164.92%).

2018 Avg (November) 1.9904
2017 Avg (November) 0.7513

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7557 0.7448 0.7504
February 0.7555 0.7468 0.7504
March 0.7548 0.7487 0.7508
April 0.7540 0.7476 0.7511
May 0.7539 0.7395 0.7491
June 0.7589 0.7435 0.7514
July 0.7573 0.7460 0.7510
August 0.7606 0.7437 0.7516
September 0.7557 0.7430 0.7509
October 0.7541 0.7420 0.7507
November 37.9798 0.7391 1.9904
December 0.7548 0.7461 0.7505