2018 XAF to MXN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0372 MXN

YEARLY LOW

0.0326 MXN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0346 MXN

2018 XAF to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XAF to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 13, valuing the pair at 0.0372. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 7, dropping to 0.0326.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0045 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0352 to the December average rate of 0.0348, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0372 was up 3.30% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0360, 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 186 MXN

2017 Average 163 MXN

Yearly Trough Low 163 MXN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 22.71 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0364

0.0329

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to MXN 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 0.0352, compared to 0.0340 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) 0.0352

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0340

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0024 MXN (High: 0.0372 / Low: 0.0348). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 MXN (High: 0.0355 / Low: 0.0347).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0024

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0022 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0022

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 0.0361) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0311), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0050 (+16.20%).

2018 Avg (June) 0.0361

2017 Avg (June) 0.0311

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0360	0.0347	0.0352
February	0.0355	0.0347	0.0351
March	0.0357	0.0341	0.0350
April	0.0353	0.0339	0.0344
May	0.0359	0.0346	0.0352
June	0.0372	0.0348	0.0361
July	0.0354	0.0331	0.0339
August	0.0340	0.0326	0.0332
September	0.0343	0.0330	0.0337
October	0.0351	0.0330	0.0336
November	0.0356	0.0344	0.0350
December	0.0355	0.0343	0.0348