YEARLY HIGH
0.0025 SGD
YEARLY LOW
0.0024 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0024 SGD

2018 XAF to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XAF to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 0.0025. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 4, dropping to 0.0024.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0001 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0025 to the December average rate of 0.0024, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0025 was up 1.38% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0025, 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 13 SGD
2017 Average 12 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 12 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 0.73 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0025
0.0024
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to SGD 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 0.0024, compared to 0.0024 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0024
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0024

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0001 SGD (High: 0.0024 / Low: 0.0024). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 SGD (High: 0.0024 / Low: 0.0024).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0001
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.0025) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0023), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+8.33%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.0025
2017 Avg (February) 0.0023

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0025 0.0024 0.0025
February 0.0025 0.0025 0.0025
March 0.0025 0.0025 0.0025
April 0.0025 0.0024 0.0025
May 0.0024 0.0024 0.0024
June 0.0024 0.0024 0.0024
July 0.0024 0.0024 0.0024
August 0.0024 0.0024 0.0024
September 0.0025 0.0024 0.0024
October 0.0024 0.0024 0.0024
November 0.0024 0.0024 0.0024
December 0.0024 0.0024 0.0024