YEARLY HIGH
0.0594 NIO
YEARLY LOW
0.0553 NIO
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0570 NIO

2018 XAF to NIO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XAF to NIO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 0.0594. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 16, dropping to 0.0553.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0041 NIO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0576 to the December average rate of 0.0563, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0594 was up 5.37% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0564, 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 297 NIO
2017 Average 258 NIO
Yearly Trough Low 276 NIO
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20.67 NIO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0589
0.0557
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to NIO 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 0.0577, compared to 0.0563 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0577
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0563

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0028 NIO (High: 0.0590 / Low: 0.0562). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 NIO (High: 0.0570 / Low: 0.0562).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0028
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

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 0.0019 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.0586) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0478), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0108 (+22.55%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.0586
2017 Avg (February) 0.0478

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0590 0.0562 0.0576
February 0.0594 0.0578 0.0586
March 0.0593 0.0581 0.0586
April 0.0589 0.0576 0.0584
May 0.0573 0.0554 0.0565
June 0.0569 0.0557 0.0562
July 0.0570 0.0562 0.0565
August 0.0570 0.0553 0.0561
September 0.0579 0.0564 0.0569
October 0.0568 0.0557 0.0563
November 0.0563 0.0553 0.0560
December 0.0569 0.0559 0.0563