YEARLY HIGH
0.0320 MDL
YEARLY LOW
0.0287 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0303 MDL

2018 XAF to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XAF to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 0.0320. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 14, dropping to 0.0287.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0034 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0315 to the December average rate of 0.0298, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0320 was down 2.57% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0329, 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 160 MDL
2017 Average 158 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 143 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16.83 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0317
0.0290
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to MDL 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 0.0308, compared to 0.0297 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0308
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0297

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0013 MDL (High: 0.0299 / Low: 0.0287). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 MDL (High: 0.0310 / Low: 0.0305).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0013
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.0314) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0323), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0009 (-2.92%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.0314
2017 Avg (February) 0.0323

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0319 0.0311 0.0315
February 0.0320 0.0310 0.0314
March 0.0316 0.0308 0.0312
April 0.0310 0.0305 0.0308
May 0.0304 0.0298 0.0301
June 0.0303 0.0296 0.0300
July 0.0301 0.0294 0.0298
August 0.0299 0.0287 0.0293
September 0.0303 0.0294 0.0299
October 0.0301 0.0295 0.0298
November 0.0300 0.0292 0.0296
December 0.0301 0.0295 0.0298