YEARLY HIGH
28.9411 XPF
YEARLY LOW
25.9680 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
27.5246 XPF

2018 AED to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AED to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 28.9411. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 25.9680.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.9731 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 26.6332 to the December average rate of 28.5561, 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 28.9411 was down 6.96% compared to the 2017 peak of 31.1062, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 144,706 XPF
2017 Average 144,263 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 129,840 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,865.72 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

28.8093
26.0875
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AED to XPF 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 26.8432, compared to 28.2061 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.3629 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 26.8432
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 28.2061

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 1.1001 XPF (High: 27.2354 / Low: 26.1354). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2726 XPF (High: 27.9061 / Low: 27.6335).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.1001
July Spread (Stable) ±0.2726

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 0.3189 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3189

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 28.5825) against the same month in 2017 (average: 27.6659), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9166 (+3.31%).

2018 Avg (November) 28.5825
2017 Avg (November) 27.6659

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 27.2354 26.1354 26.6332
February 26.6476 25.9680 26.3143
March 26.5245 26.0796 26.3396
April 26.8912 26.2341 26.4677
May 28.1575 27.0938 27.4835
June 28.0971 27.5234 27.8207
July 27.9061 27.6335 27.7813
August 28.6451 27.7442 28.1526
September 28.1023 27.5866 27.8851
October 28.7125 28.0300 28.2789
November 28.9411 28.3602 28.5825
December 28.7395 28.2738 28.5561