YEARLY HIGH
446.0852 VEF
YEARLY LOW
0.0183 VEF
YEARLY AVERAGE
223.8695 VEF

2018 XAF to VEF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XAF to VEF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 20, valuing the pair at 446.0852. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 0.0183.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 446.0669 VEF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0188 to the December average rate of 430.9893, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2292997.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 446.0852 was up 2284808.18% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0195, 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 2,230,426 VEF
2017 Average 87 VEF
Yearly Trough Low 91 VEF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,230,334.59 VEF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

485.4620
-44.1124
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to VEF 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 77.6056, compared to 370.1335 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 292.5279 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 77.6056
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 370.1335

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 254.2303 VEF (High: 443.5509 / Low: 189.3206). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 VEF (High: 0.0199 / Low: 0.0183).

August Spread (Volatile) ±254.2303
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 6.1409 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.1409

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 441.3308) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0183), the exchange rate shifted by +441.3125 (+2413079.87%).

2018 Avg (September) 441.3308
2017 Avg (September) 0.0183

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0199 0.0183 0.0188
February 53.9824 0.0188 30.7298
March 76.4225 54.1749 68.4165
April 124.0704 75.1436 93.5442
May 142.4430 125.3087 130.6686
June 143.7746 140.8391 142.2558
July 190.5923 141.8032 162.3167
August 443.5509 189.3206 320.3803
September 446.0852 437.9175 441.3308
October 439.0278 428.5919 435.1899
November 433.8838 425.2344 430.5940
December 435.3175 428.2366 430.9893