YEARLY HIGH
0.0074 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.0070 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0073 MYR

2018 XAF to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XAF to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.0074. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 29, dropping to 0.0070.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0004 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0074 to the December average rate of 0.0072, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0074 was down 4.46% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0078, 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 37 MYR
2017 Average 37 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 35 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2.17 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0074
0.0071
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to MYR 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 0.0073, compared to 0.0073 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0073
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0073

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0003 MYR (High: 0.0073 / Low: 0.0070). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 MYR (High: 0.0073 / Low: 0.0072).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.0074) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0072), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+2.25%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.0074
2017 Avg (February) 0.0072

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0074 0.0073 0.0074
February 0.0074 0.0073 0.0074
March 0.0074 0.0072 0.0073
April 0.0073 0.0072 0.0073
May 0.0073 0.0070 0.0072
June 0.0072 0.0070 0.0071
July 0.0073 0.0072 0.0072
August 0.0074 0.0071 0.0072
September 0.0074 0.0073 0.0074
October 0.0073 0.0072 0.0073
November 0.0073 0.0072 0.0072
December 0.0073 0.0072 0.0072