2018 XOF to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2092 JPY

YEARLY LOW

0.1907 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1987 JPY

2018 XOF to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XOF to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 0.2092. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 29, dropping to 0.1907.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0185 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2064 to the December average rate of 0.1945, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2092 was up 1.42% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2063, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,046 JPY

2017 Average 965 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 953 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 92.59 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2076

0.1933

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XOF to JPY 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 0.2006, compared to 0.1969 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0038 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2006

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1969

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0110 JPY (High: 0.2092 / Low: 0.1982). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0034 JPY (High: 0.1979 / Low: 0.1946).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0110

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0034

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0038 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0038

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.2031) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1829), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0202 (+11.06%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.2031

2017 Avg (February) 0.1829

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2077	0.2032	0.2064
February	0.2092	0.1982	0.2031
March	0.2013	0.1972	0.1993
April	0.2030	0.1983	0.2014
May	0.2009	0.1907	0.1977
June	0.1984	0.1943	0.1960
July	0.2008	0.1963	0.1986
August	0.1994	0.1912	0.1953
September	0.2026	0.1955	0.1990
October	0.2011	0.1945	0.1974
November	0.1979	0.1946	0.1963
December	0.1967	0.1918	0.1945