2018 XAF to SLL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

15.0627 SLL

YEARLY LOW

11.1138 SLL

YEARLY AVERAGE

13.8869 SLL

2018 XAF to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XAF to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 20, valuing the pair at 15.0627. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 27, dropping to 11.1138.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.9489 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.2570 to the December average rate of 14.5520, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 15.0627 was up 7.58% compared to the 2017 peak of 14.0018, 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 75,313 SLL

2017 Average 64,425 SLL

Yearly Trough Low 55,569 SLL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,744.34 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

15.2528

11.0451

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to SLL 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 13.9638, compared to 13.8099 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1539 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.9638

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.8099

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 3.6650 SLL (High: 14.9771 / Low: 11.3122). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2095 SLL (High: 14.5547 / Low: 14.3452).

August Spread (Volatile) ±3.6650

March Spread (Stable) ±0.2095

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 1.8073 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.8073

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 14.9022) against the same month in 2017 (average: 13.7116), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1906 (+8.68%).

2018 Avg (September) 14.9022

2017 Avg (September) 13.7116

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	14.5545	13.9370	14.2570
February	14.6385	14.2527	14.4437
March	14.5547	14.3452	14.4343
April	14.5776	14.2430	14.3992
May	14.2563	13.7657	14.0280
June	14.0628	11.1138	12.2208
July	11.6570	11.1899	11.3957
August	14.9771	11.3122	12.7763
September	15.0627	14.7869	14.9022
October	14.8244	14.4720	14.6948
November	14.6521	14.3579	14.5383
December	14.6982	14.4591	14.5520