YEARLY HIGH
30.9211 XPF
YEARLY LOW
24.2638 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
27.8086 XPF

2018 BRL to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BRL to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 30.9211. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 13, dropping to 24.2638.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.6573 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 30.4935 to the December average rate of 26.9601, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 30.9211 was down 16.57% compared to the 2017 peak of 37.0618, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 773,026 XPF
2017 Average 830,511 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 606,595 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 166,431.81 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

31.0431
24.4478
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL 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 28.8606, compared to 26.7565 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.1041 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 28.8606
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 26.7565

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 3.2171 XPF (High: 27.8670 / Low: 24.6499). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5992 XPF (High: 27.3525 / Low: 26.7533).

August Spread (Volatile) ±3.2171
December Spread (Stable) ±0.5992

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 1.4100 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4100

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 30.4935) against the same month in 2017 (average: 35.2062), the exchange rate shifted by -4.7128 (-13.39%).

2018 Avg (January) 30.4935
2017 Avg (January) 35.2062

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 30.9211 29.9471 30.4935
February 30.1510 29.3085 29.7624
March 29.9463 28.9122 29.5048
April 29.3365 28.0777 28.5352
May 28.3716 27.0783 27.8050
June 27.5933 25.9307 27.0627
July 27.5678 25.9576 26.7263
August 27.8670 24.6499 26.4075
September 25.5532 24.2638 24.9974
October 28.7377 25.6548 27.6493
November 28.3603 26.7163 27.7986
December 27.3525 26.7533 26.9601