2018 XAF to SDG Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0835 SDG

YEARLY LOW

0.0128 SDG

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0415 SDG

2018 XAF to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XAF to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.0835. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 0.0128.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0707 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0130 to the December average rate of 0.0826, the exchange rate registered a net change of 532.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0835 was up 550.91% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0128, 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 417 SDG

2017 Average 57 SDG

Yearly Trough Low 64 SDG

Transaction Impact: A difference of 353.51 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0895

0.0061

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to SDG 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 0.0295, compared to 0.0535 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0240 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0295

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0535

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0518 SDG (High: 0.0833 / Low: 0.0315). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 SDG (High: 0.0323 / Low: 0.0319).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0518

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0013 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.0826) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0122), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0704 (+579.43%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.0826

2017 Avg (December) 0.0122

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0133	0.0128	0.0130
February	0.0344	0.0133	0.0314
March	0.0344	0.0337	0.0340
April	0.0342	0.0333	0.0339
May	0.0332	0.0318	0.0326
June	0.0325	0.0317	0.0321
July	0.0323	0.0319	0.0321
August	0.0322	0.0311	0.0317
September	0.0324	0.0318	0.0320
October	0.0833	0.0315	0.0599
November	0.0834	0.0815	0.0826
December	0.0835	0.0820	0.0826