2018 XAF to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

37.9908 STD

YEARLY LOW

36.0242 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

37.1785 STD

2018 XAF to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XAF to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 37.9908. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 36.0242.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9666 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 37.5562 to the December average rate of 36.5112, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 37.9908 was up 0.78% compared to the 2017 peak of 37.6980, 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 189,954 STD

2017 Average 186,699 STD

Yearly Trough Low 180,121 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,832.87 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

37.6642

36.3689

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to STD 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 37.3926, compared to 36.9644 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4282 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 37.3926

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 36.9644

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 1.1819 STD (High: 37.5778 / Low: 36.3959). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3085 STD (High: 37.5703 / Low: 37.2618).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.1819

July Spread (Stable) ±0.3085

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.4769 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4769

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 37.5562) against the same month in 2017 (average: 37.3505), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2057 (+0.55%).

2018 Avg (January) 37.5562

2017 Avg (January) 37.3505

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	37.9908	37.1945	37.5562
February	37.5898	37.1918	37.3637
March	37.5823	37.2208	37.4000
April	37.4689	37.0148	37.3102
May	37.5230	37.1454	37.3294
June	37.6155	37.0633	37.3960
July	37.5703	37.2618	37.4204
August	37.5778	36.3959	37.0344
September	37.7925	37.1005	37.3897
October	37.2939	36.3104	36.9538
November	36.7623	36.0242	36.4769
December	36.8779	36.2780	36.5112