2018 XAF to SCR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0267 SCR

YEARLY LOW

0.0233 SCR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0245 SCR

2018 XAF to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XAF to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.0267. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 0.0233.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0034 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0259 to the December average rate of 0.0237, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0267 was up 3.86% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0257, 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 134 SCR

2017 Average 117 SCR

Yearly Trough Low 117 SCR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 16.81 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0261

0.0234

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to SCR 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 0.0251, compared to 0.0239 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0251

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0239

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0019 SCR (High: 0.0255 / Low: 0.0237). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 SCR (High: 0.0243 / Low: 0.0240).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0019

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.0256) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0218), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0038 (+17.53%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.0256

2017 Avg (February) 0.0218

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0266	0.0252	0.0259
February	0.0267	0.0250	0.0256
March	0.0267	0.0252	0.0257
April	0.0260	0.0248	0.0252
May	0.0255	0.0237	0.0243
June	0.0244	0.0239	0.0241
July	0.0243	0.0240	0.0241
August	0.0243	0.0235	0.0239
September	0.0255	0.0240	0.0242
October	0.0244	0.0235	0.0239
November	0.0239	0.0233	0.0237
December	0.0242	0.0235	0.0237