2018 XAF to SOS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1067 SOS

YEARLY LOW

0.9896 SOS

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0426 SOS

2018 XAF to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XAF to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 1.1067. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 0.9896.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1171 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0784 to the December average rate of 1.0059, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.1067 was up 2.96% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.0748, 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 5,533 SOS

2017 Average 4,987 SOS

Yearly Trough Low 4,948 SOS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 585.58 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.1022

0.9948

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to SOS 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 1.0686, compared to 1.0166 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0519 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0686

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0166

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0543 SOS (High: 1.1038 / Low: 1.0495). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0110 SOS (High: 1.0373 / Low: 1.0263).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0543

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0110

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 0.0418 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0418

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 1.0933) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.9387), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1546 (+16.47%).

2018 Avg (February) 1.0933

2017 Avg (February) 0.9387

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1038	1.0495	1.0784
February	1.1067	1.0813	1.0933
March	1.1053	1.0814	1.0924
April	1.0911	1.0592	1.0810
May	1.0602	1.0130	1.0392
June	1.0381	1.0109	1.0271
July	1.0373	1.0263	1.0309
August	1.0334	1.0003	1.0174
September	1.0388	1.0205	1.0272
October	1.0236	1.0001	1.0147
November	1.0129	0.9896	1.0038
December	1.0148	0.9978	1.0059