2018 XAF to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1247 RUB

YEARLY LOW

0.1035 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1129 RUB

2018 XAF to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XAF to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 10, valuing the pair at 0.1247. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 0.1035.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0213 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1054 to the December average rate of 0.1173, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1247 was up 14.08% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1094, 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 624 RUB

2017 Average 502 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 517 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 106.36 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1215

0.1039

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XAF to RUB 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 0.1096, compared to 0.1162 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0065 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1096

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1162

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.0113 RUB (High: 0.1186 / Low: 0.1073). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0026 RUB (High: 0.1129 / Low: 0.1104).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0113

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0026

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0047 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0047

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.1201) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1047), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0154 (+14.69%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.1201

2017 Avg (September) 0.1047

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1066	0.1035	0.1054
February	0.1090	0.1045	0.1070
March	0.1087	0.1062	0.1074
April	0.1186	0.1073	0.1137
May	0.1162	0.1095	0.1123
June	0.1129	0.1104	0.1117
July	0.1135	0.1105	0.1120
August	0.1214	0.1116	0.1169
September	0.1247	0.1161	0.1201
October	0.1177	0.1133	0.1154
November	0.1174	0.1138	0.1153
December	0.1213	0.1146	0.1173