YEARLY HIGH
62.4400 XPF
YEARLY LOW
56.1076 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
59.4706 XPF

2018 AZN to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AZN to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 62.4400. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 56.1076.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.3325 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 57.8003 to the December average rate of 61.6082, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 62.4400 was down 7.89% compared to the 2017 peak of 67.7907, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 312,200 XPF
2017 Average 308,119 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 280,538 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31,662.39 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

62.1270
56.6005
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN 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 58.0871, compared to 60.8542 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.7670 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 58.0871
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 60.8542

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 2.6278 XPF (High: 59.1943 / Low: 56.5665). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5882 XPF (High: 60.2080 / Low: 59.6198).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.6278
July Spread (Stable) ±0.5882

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 0.5818 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5818

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 61.6664) against the same month in 2017 (average: 59.8174), the exchange rate shifted by +1.8490 (+3.09%).

2018 Avg (November) 61.6664
2017 Avg (November) 59.8174

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 59.1943 56.5665 57.8003
February 57.9766 56.1076 57.2185
March 57.6029 56.2661 57.0610
April 58.0148 56.5993 57.1148
May 60.7505 58.4529 59.2953
June 60.6202 59.3824 60.0329
July 60.2080 59.6198 59.9379
August 61.8024 59.8587 60.7394
September 60.6287 59.5186 60.1617
October 61.9479 60.4754 61.0112
November 62.4400 61.1864 61.6664
December 62.0033 60.9947 61.6082