2018 XAF to MRO Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.6780 MRO

YEARLY LOW

0.3645 MRO

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6400 MRO

2018 XAF to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XAF to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.6780. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 8, dropping to 0.3645.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3136 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6601 to the December average rate of 0.6192, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.6780 was up 0.99% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.6714, 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 3,390 MRO

2017 Average 3,100 MRO

Yearly Trough Low 1,822 MRO

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,567.79 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.6750

0.6023

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to MRO 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 0.6563, compared to 0.6238 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0325 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6563

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6238

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.2663 MRO (High: 0.6308 / Low: 0.3645). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0079 MRO (High: 0.6388 / Low: 0.6309).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.2663

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0079

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0260 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0260

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.6689) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.5821), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0869 (+14.93%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.6689

2017 Avg (February) 0.5821

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.6737	0.6436	0.6601
February	0.6780	0.6617	0.6689
March	0.6742	0.6647	0.6688
April	0.6728	0.6562	0.6653
May	0.6508	0.6262	0.6412
June	0.6400	0.6267	0.6334
July	0.6388	0.6309	0.6348
August	0.6373	0.6181	0.6274
September	0.6409	0.6292	0.6344
October	0.6308	0.3645	0.6084
November	0.6235	0.6109	0.6186
December	0.6254	0.6152	0.6192