YEARLY HIGH
15.6216 UZS
YEARLY LOW
13.4741 UZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.5430 UZS

2018 XAF to UZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XAF to UZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 15.6216. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 13.4741.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.1475 UZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.1494 to the December average rate of 14.4338, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 15.6216 was up 4.80% compared to the 2017 peak of 14.9062, 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 78,108 UZS
2017 Average 44,684 UZS
Yearly Trough Low 67,370 UZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,737.44 UZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

15.5909
13.5521
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to UZS 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 14.9415, compared to 14.1444 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7971 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.9415
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.1444

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.7075 UZS (High: 14.7859 / Low: 14.0785). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2211 UZS (High: 15.4677 / Low: 15.2466).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.7075
March Spread (Stable) ±0.2211

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.6600 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6600

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 15.4210) against the same month in 2017 (average: 5.3463), the exchange rate shifted by +10.0747 (+188.44%).

2018 Avg (February) 15.4210
2017 Avg (February) 5.3463

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 15.4895 14.7880 15.1494
February 15.6216 15.2221 15.4210
March 15.4677 15.2466 15.3420
April 15.2862 14.8697 15.1434
May 14.7859 14.0785 14.4834
June 14.3002 13.8802 14.1097
July 14.0568 13.8263 13.9310
August 13.9823 13.4741 13.7220
September 14.5258 13.8330 14.1082
October 14.4767 14.2175 14.3534
November 14.4472 14.1125 14.3179
December 14.6209 14.2990 14.4338