YEARLY HIGH
0.2026 VUV
YEARLY LOW
0.1876 VUV
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1942 VUV

2018 XAF to VUV Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XAF to VUV exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 14, valuing the pair at 0.2026. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 0.1876.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0150 VUV. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1957 to the December average rate of 0.1922, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2026 was up 3.97% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1948, 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 1,013 VUV
2017 Average 920 VUV
Yearly Trough Low 938 VUV
Transaction Impact: A difference of 74.80 VUV purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1990
0.1902
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to VUV 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 0.1959, compared to 0.1926 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0032 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1959
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1926

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0079 VUV (High: 0.1973 / Low: 0.1894). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0034 VUV (High: 0.1953 / Low: 0.1919).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0079
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0034

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 0.0040 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0040

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.1975) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1739), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0237 (+13.63%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.1975
2017 Avg (February) 0.1739

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1986 0.1928 0.1957
February 0.2026 0.1957 0.1975
March 0.2015 0.1964 0.1983
April 0.2002 0.1951 0.1981
May 0.1973 0.1894 0.1941
June 0.1943 0.1889 0.1914
July 0.1953 0.1919 0.1935
August 0.1937 0.1876 0.1909
September 0.1948 0.1912 0.1927
October 0.1970 0.1915 0.1945
November 0.1935 0.1898 0.1919
December 0.1947 0.1901 0.1922