2018 XCD to XOF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

216.2200 XOF

YEARLY LOW

194.0064 XOF

YEARLY AVERAGE

205.6357 XOF

2018 XCD to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XCD to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 216.2200. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 194.0064.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 22.2137 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 198.9721 to the December average rate of 213.3396, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 216.2200 was down 6.90% compared to the 2017 peak of 232.2430, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 XCD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,081,100 XOF

2017 Average 1,077,242 XOF

Yearly Trough Low 970,032 XOF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 111,068.39 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

215.2337

194.8971

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD to XOF 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 200.5433, compared to 210.7280 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 10.1847 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 200.5433

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 210.7280

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 8.2282 XOF (High: 203.4755 / Low: 195.2473). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.0368 XOF (High: 208.4909 / Low: 206.4541).

January Spread (Volatile) ±8.2282

July Spread (Stable) ±2.0368

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 2.3803 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.3803

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 213.5390) against the same month in 2017 (average: 206.6815), the exchange rate shifted by +6.8575 (+3.32%).

2018 Avg (November) 213.5390

2017 Avg (November) 206.6815

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	203.4755	195.2473	198.9721
February	199.0835	194.0064	196.5918
March	198.1641	194.8405	196.7797
April	200.8962	195.9944	197.7365
May	210.3693	202.4133	205.3302
June	209.9181	205.6321	207.8496
July	208.4909	206.4541	207.5555
August	214.0121	207.2811	210.3311
September	209.9476	206.1035	208.3306
October	214.5158	209.4167	211.2724
November	216.2200	211.8749	213.5390
December	214.7075	211.2151	213.3396