YEARLY HIGH
0.0069 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0062 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0066 QAR

2018 XAF to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XAF to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.0069. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 0.0062.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0007 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0068 to the December average rate of 0.0063, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0069 was down 1.03% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0070, 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 35 QAR
2017 Average 32 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 31 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.57 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0069
0.0063
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to QAR 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 0.0067, compared to 0.0064 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0067
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0064

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0003 QAR (High: 0.0069 / Low: 0.0066). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 QAR (High: 0.0065 / Low: 0.0065).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.0069) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0059), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0010 (+16.09%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.0069
2017 Avg (February) 0.0059

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0069 0.0066 0.0068
February 0.0069 0.0068 0.0069
March 0.0069 0.0068 0.0068
April 0.0069 0.0067 0.0068
May 0.0067 0.0064 0.0066
June 0.0066 0.0064 0.0065
July 0.0065 0.0065 0.0065
August 0.0065 0.0063 0.0064
September 0.0065 0.0064 0.0065
October 0.0064 0.0063 0.0064
November 0.0064 0.0062 0.0063
December 0.0064 0.0063 0.0063