2018 ZAR to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

46.2131 XAF

YEARLY LOW

36.5734 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

42.1591 XAF

2018 ZAR to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ZAR to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 46.2131. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 36.5734.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.6397 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 44.1140 to the December average rate of 40.3598, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 46.2131 was down 5.50% compared to the 2017 peak of 48.9014, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,310,654 XAF

2017 Average 2,188,696 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 1,828,671 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 481,982.91 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

45.6313

37.5579

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 44.1138, compared to 40.2043 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.9095 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 44.1138

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 40.2043

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 4.2950 XAF (High: 42.5372 / Low: 38.2422). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0896 XAF (High: 44.5588 / Low: 43.4692).

August Spread (Volatile) ±4.2950

January Spread (Stable) ±1.0896

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 2.2610 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.2610

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 44.9586) against the same month in 2017 (average: 46.8232), the exchange rate shifted by -1.8647 (-3.98%).

2018 Avg (February) 44.9586

2017 Avg (February) 46.8232

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	44.5588	43.4692	44.1140
February	46.2131	43.5393	44.9586
March	45.3656	44.2252	44.9020
April	45.1535	43.3032	44.1590
May	45.2877	43.1594	44.2788
June	44.5953	40.8269	42.2705
July	42.6532	40.7173	41.9081
August	42.5372	38.2422	40.4917
September	40.0405	36.5734	38.2307
October	40.1735	38.3634	39.2656
November	42.1248	39.9046	40.9699
December	42.1675	39.3125	40.3598