YEARLY HIGH
0.0548 UAH
YEARLY LOW
0.0459 UAH
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0490 UAH

2018 XAF to UAH Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XAF to UAH exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 0.0548. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 14, dropping to 0.0459.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0089 UAH. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0530 to the December average rate of 0.0481, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0548 was up 6.58% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0514, 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 274 UAH
2017 Average 229 UAH
Yearly Trough Low 229 UAH
Transaction Impact: A difference of 44.74 UAH purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0536
0.0461
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to UAH 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 0.0494, compared to 0.0485 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0494
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0485

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0035 UAH (High: 0.0548 / Low: 0.0513). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 UAH (High: 0.0504 / Low: 0.0496).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0035
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0019 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0530) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0441), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0089 (+20.14%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0530
2017 Avg (January) 0.0441

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0548 0.0513 0.0530
February 0.0531 0.0501 0.0511
March 0.0504 0.0488 0.0495
April 0.0497 0.0483 0.0490
May 0.0481 0.0459 0.0472
June 0.0471 0.0459 0.0467
July 0.0479 0.0465 0.0470
August 0.0502 0.0473 0.0484
September 0.0504 0.0496 0.0501
October 0.0498 0.0486 0.0492
November 0.0492 0.0478 0.0484
December 0.0490 0.0474 0.0481