YEARLY HIGH
0.0153 NOK
YEARLY LOW
0.0143 NOK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0146 NOK

2018 XAF to NOK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XAF to NOK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 0.0153. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 14, dropping to 0.0143.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0009 NOK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0147 to the December average rate of 0.0150, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0153 was up 0.33% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0152, 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 76 NOK
2017 Average 71 NOK
Yearly Trough Low 72 NOK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4.64 NOK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0150
0.0144
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to NOK 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 0.0146, compared to 0.0147 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0146
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0147

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0006 NOK (High: 0.0153 / Low: 0.0147). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 NOK (High: 0.0146 / Low: 0.0144).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0006
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.0150) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0150), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0000 (-0.19%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.0150
2017 Avg (December) 0.0150

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0150 0.0146 0.0147
February 0.0149 0.0146 0.0147
March 0.0148 0.0145 0.0146
April 0.0148 0.0146 0.0147
May 0.0148 0.0144 0.0146
June 0.0146 0.0143 0.0145
July 0.0146 0.0144 0.0145
August 0.0149 0.0145 0.0147
September 0.0149 0.0144 0.0147
October 0.0146 0.0144 0.0145
November 0.0149 0.0145 0.0147
December 0.0153 0.0147 0.0150