2018 AUD to XPF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 AUD to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the AUD to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 78.3188. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 6, dropping to 73.0232.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.2956 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 77.8075 to the December average rate of 75.1006, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 78.3188 was down 10.38% compared to the 2017 peak of 87.3887, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AUD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
AUD to XPF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 76.0169, compared to 75.0039 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.0130 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 4.4774 XPF (High: 77.5820 / Low: 73.1047). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6178 XPF (High: 75.8368 / Low: 75.2191).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 2.0424 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 77.8075) against the same month in 2017 (average: 83.9113), the exchange rate shifted by -6.1038 (-7.27%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78.3188 | 77.3236 | 77.8075 |
| February | 76.6872 | 75.7656 | 76.0407 |
| March | 76.2109 | 73.9192 | 75.0405 |
| April | 75.2097 | 74.1694 | 74.6541 |
| May | 77.4449 | 74.4547 | 75.9992 |
| June | 78.0388 | 75.4752 | 76.5591 |
| July | 75.8368 | 75.2191 | 75.5725 |
| August | 76.3679 | 73.9023 | 75.7631 |
| September | 74.2720 | 73.0576 | 73.7206 |
| October | 74.6944 | 73.0232 | 73.7588 |
| November | 77.0910 | 75.3682 | 76.1078 |
| December | 77.5820 | 73.1047 | 75.1006 |