2018 XAF to PYG Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

10.8021 PYG

YEARLY LOW

9.9497 PYG

YEARLY AVERAGE

10.3181 PYG

2018 XAF to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XAF to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 10.8021. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 9.9497.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8524 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.5018 to the December average rate of 10.2788, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 10.8021 was up 3.01% compared to the 2017 peak of 10.4868, 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 54,011 PYG

2017 Average 48,510 PYG

Yearly Trough Low 49,748 PYG

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,262.18 PYG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

10.5779

10.1005

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to PYG 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 10.3483, compared to 10.2880 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0604 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.3483

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.2880

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.5220 PYG (High: 10.7352 / Low: 10.2131). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1372 PYG (High: 10.2634 / Low: 10.1262).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.5220

July Spread (Stable) ±0.1372

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.2177 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2177

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 10.5381) against the same month in 2017 (average: 9.2693), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2688 (+13.69%).

2018 Avg (February) 10.5381

2017 Avg (February) 9.2693

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	10.7352	10.2131	10.5018
February	10.8021	10.3553	10.5381
March	10.5753	10.2200	10.3777
April	10.4611	10.2384	10.3749
May	10.3078	10.0454	10.1572
June	10.2542	10.0017	10.1403
July	10.2634	10.1262	10.1926
August	10.4172	9.9497	10.1477
September	10.5308	10.2905	10.3971
October	10.5265	10.3313	10.4210
November	10.4162	10.1226	10.2906
December	10.4533	10.2085	10.2788