YEARLY HIGH
0.0294 MVR
YEARLY LOW
0.0264 MVR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0278 MVR

2018 XAF to MVR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XAF to MVR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 0.0294. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 0.0264.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0030 MVR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0286 to the December average rate of 0.0268, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0294 was up 4.21% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0283, 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 147 MVR
2017 Average 133 MVR
Yearly Trough Low 132 MVR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15.05 MVR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0293
0.0266
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to MVR 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 0.0285, compared to 0.0271 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0285
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0271

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0012 MVR (High: 0.0292 / Low: 0.0280). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 MVR (High: 0.0276 / Low: 0.0272).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0012
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.0291) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0251), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0040 (+15.93%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.0291
2017 Avg (February) 0.0251

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0292 0.0280 0.0286
February 0.0294 0.0287 0.0291
March 0.0293 0.0288 0.0291
April 0.0291 0.0285 0.0289
May 0.0283 0.0273 0.0279
June 0.0279 0.0271 0.0275
July 0.0278 0.0273 0.0275
August 0.0276 0.0267 0.0272
September 0.0276 0.0272 0.0274
October 0.0273 0.0266 0.0270
November 0.0270 0.0264 0.0268
December 0.0271 0.0266 0.0268