YEARLY HIGH
1.6357 XPF
YEARLY LOW
1.3372 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3970 XPF

2018 AFN to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AFN to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 18, valuing the pair at 1.6357. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 20, dropping to 1.3372.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2985 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4017 to the December average rate of 1.3876, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.6357 was down 4.39% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.7108, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,178 XPF
2017 Average 7,804 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 6,686 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,492.58 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.4297
1.3602
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN 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 1.4036, compared to 1.3904 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0132 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4036
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3904

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.2655 XPF (High: 1.6357 / Low: 1.3702). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0195 XPF (High: 1.4012 / Low: 1.3817).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.2655
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0195

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 0.0558 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0558

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 1.3949) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.4802), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0853 (-5.76%).

2018 Avg (November) 1.3949
2017 Avg (November) 1.4802

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4345 1.3811 1.4017
February 1.4073 1.3731 1.3936
March 1.4012 1.3817 1.3929
April 1.4043 1.3714 1.3892
May 1.4475 1.4042 1.4202
June 1.4430 1.3910 1.4239
July 1.4320 1.3789 1.4004
August 1.4435 1.3867 1.4218
September 1.4002 1.3372 1.3660
October 1.4043 1.3553 1.3715
November 1.6357 1.3702 1.3949
December 1.4063 1.3764 1.3876