YEARLY HIGH
810.2787 XOF
YEARLY LOW
763.0380 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
787.6013 XOF

2018 XDR to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XDR to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 810.2787. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 14, dropping to 763.0380.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 47.2407 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 773.2292 to the December average rate of 802.0878, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 810.2787 was down 4.05% compared to the 2017 peak of 844.4638, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,051,394 XOF
2017 Average 4,034,230 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 3,815,190 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 236,203.50 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

805.7850
768.6992
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 779.6085, compared to 795.5942 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 15.9857 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 779.6085
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 795.5942

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 21.6970 XOF (High: 806.8683 / Low: 785.1713). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.8708 XOF (High: 805.2669 / Low: 796.3961).

August Spread (Volatile) ±21.6970
December Spread (Stable) ±8.8708

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 6.3075 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.3075

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 802.6946) against the same month in 2017 (average: 786.5271), the exchange rate shifted by +16.1674 (+2.06%).

2018 Avg (November) 802.6946
2017 Avg (November) 786.5271

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 782.5741 766.2593 773.2292
February 778.6617 763.0380 771.7897
March 777.0207 767.8924 772.5040
April 782.0638 771.2709 774.8233
May 802.1095 783.2497 791.0453
June 807.0556 788.4054 794.2592
July 792.0565 782.3044 787.9518
August 806.8683 785.1713 795.1631
September 795.2240 781.8098 789.2448
October 805.0688 791.9265 796.4230
November 810.2787 797.3970 802.6946
December 805.2669 796.3961 802.0878