YEARLY HIGH
0.0595 UYU
YEARLY LOW
0.0521 UYU
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0552 UYU

2018 XAF to UYU Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XAF to UYU exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 20, valuing the pair at 0.0595. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 1, dropping to 0.0521.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0074 UYU. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0531 to the December average rate of 0.0559, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0595 was up 11.11% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0535, 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 297 UYU
2017 Average 247 UYU
Yearly Trough Low 260 UYU
Transaction Impact: A difference of 36.86 UYU purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0588
0.0524
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to UYU 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 0.0539, compared to 0.0565 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0026 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0539
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0565

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0046 UYU (High: 0.0570 / Low: 0.0524). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 UYU (High: 0.0538 / Low: 0.0530).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0046
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.0583) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0526), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0057 (+10.84%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.0583
2017 Avg (September) 0.0526

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0539 0.0521 0.0531
February 0.0551 0.0527 0.0537
March 0.0538 0.0530 0.0534
April 0.0534 0.0524 0.0530
May 0.0565 0.0521 0.0544
June 0.0564 0.0551 0.0558
July 0.0565 0.0545 0.0556
August 0.0570 0.0524 0.0549
September 0.0595 0.0568 0.0583
October 0.0583 0.0566 0.0576
November 0.0572 0.0554 0.0565
December 0.0568 0.0553 0.0559