2018 XAF to PKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2450 PKR

YEARLY LOW

0.2012 PKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2184 PKR

2018 XAF to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XAF to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.2450. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 0.2012.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0438 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2058 to the December average rate of 0.2411, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2450 was up 21.12% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2023, 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 1,225 PKR

2017 Average 907 PKR

Yearly Trough Low 1,006 PKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 218.93 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2447

0.2023

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XAF to PKR 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 0.2103, compared to 0.2265 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0162 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2103

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2265

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0193 PKR (High: 0.2349 / Low: 0.2156). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0047 PKR (High: 0.2219 / Low: 0.2172).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0193

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0047

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0079 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0079

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.2411) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1962), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0449 (+22.88%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.2411

2017 Avg (December) 0.1962

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2095	0.2012	0.2058
February	0.2110	0.2057	0.2083
March	0.2193	0.2065	0.2114
April	0.2185	0.2133	0.2164
May	0.2119	0.2037	0.2085
June	0.2172	0.2056	0.2114
July	0.2310	0.2160	0.2221
August	0.2198	0.2128	0.2169
September	0.2219	0.2172	0.2191
October	0.2349	0.2156	0.2276
November	0.2342	0.2294	0.2321
December	0.2450	0.2316	0.2411