2018 YER to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.3341 XAF

YEARLY LOW

1.9907 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.2195 XAF

2018 YER to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the YER to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 2.3341. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 6, dropping to 1.9907.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3434 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1484 to the December average rate of 2.3032, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.3341 was down 7.21% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.5153, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,671 XAF

2017 Average 11,627 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 9,953 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,717.18 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.3241

2.0981

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER to XAF 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 2.1640, compared to 2.2750 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1109 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1640

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2750

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was March, with a trading range of 0.1490 XAF (High: 2.1397 / Low: 1.9907). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0243 XAF (High: 2.2528 / Low: 2.2285).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1490

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0243

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0259 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0259

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 2.3052) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.2317), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0735 (+3.29%).

2018 Avg (November) 2.3052

2017 Avg (November) 2.2317

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.1968	2.1081	2.1484
February	2.1489	2.0949	2.1225
March	2.1397	1.9907	2.1169
April	2.1693	2.1164	2.1351
May	2.2713	2.1857	2.2170
June	2.2665	2.2200	2.2442
July	2.2528	2.2285	2.2405
August	2.3098	2.2376	2.2708
September	2.2664	2.2245	2.2492
October	2.3162	2.2609	2.2809
November	2.3341	2.2877	2.3052
December	2.3182	2.2805	2.3032