2018 XAF to NAD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0269 NAD

YEARLY LOW

0.0216 NAD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0238 NAD

2018 XAF to NAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XAF to NAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 0.0269. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 24, dropping to 0.0216.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0052 NAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0227 to the December average rate of 0.0247, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0269 was up 3.41% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0260, 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 134 NAD

2017 Average 115 NAD

Yearly Trough Low 108 NAD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 26.09 NAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0263

0.0219

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to NAD 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 0.0227, compared to 0.0249 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0022 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0227

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0249

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0024 NAD (High: 0.0258 / Low: 0.0234). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 NAD (High: 0.0226 / Low: 0.0220).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0024

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.0260) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0239), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0021 (+8.67%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.0260

2017 Avg (September) 0.0239

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0230	0.0223	0.0227
February	0.0230	0.0216	0.0223
March	0.0226	0.0220	0.0223
April	0.0231	0.0222	0.0226
May	0.0231	0.0221	0.0226
June	0.0246	0.0224	0.0236
July	0.0246	0.0234	0.0240
August	0.0258	0.0234	0.0247
September	0.0269	0.0250	0.0260
October	0.0260	0.0248	0.0254
November	0.0252	0.0237	0.0244
December	0.0253	0.0236	0.0247