YEARLY HIGH
0.5023 YER
YEARLY LOW
0.4284 YER
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4510 YER

2018 XAF to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XAF to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 6, valuing the pair at 0.5023. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 0.4284.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0739 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4655 to the December average rate of 0.4342, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5023 was up 9.36% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4594, 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 2,512 YER
2017 Average 2,155 YER
Yearly Trough Low 2,142 YER
Transaction Impact: A difference of 369.57 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4764
0.4299
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to YER 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 0.4624, compared to 0.4396 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0228 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4624
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4396

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was March, with a trading range of 0.0350 YER (High: 0.5023 / Low: 0.4674). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0048 YER (High: 0.4487 / Low: 0.4439).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0350
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0048

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 0.0173 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0173

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.4725) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4070), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0655 (+16.10%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.4725
2017 Avg (March) 0.4070

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4744 0.4552 0.4655
February 0.4774 0.4654 0.4712
March 0.5023 0.4674 0.4725
April 0.4725 0.4610 0.4684
May 0.4575 0.4403 0.4511
June 0.4505 0.4412 0.4456
July 0.4487 0.4439 0.4463
August 0.4469 0.4329 0.4404
September 0.4495 0.4412 0.4446
October 0.4423 0.4317 0.4384
November 0.4371 0.4284 0.4338
December 0.4385 0.4314 0.4342