2018 CAD to XPF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 CAD to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the CAD to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 3, valuing the pair at 80.7214. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 73.9326.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.7888 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 78.6916 to the December average rate of 77.9923, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 80.7214 was down 6.68% compared to the 2017 peak of 86.4988, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 CAD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
CAD 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 77.1637, compared to 78.8190 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.6553 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 3.5216 XPF (High: 79.6217 / Low: 76.1001). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2025 XPF (High: 78.4130 / Low: 77.2105).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and May, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 2.0195 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 79.7465) against the same month in 2017 (average: 80.6115), the exchange rate shifted by -0.8650 (-1.07%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80.2999 | 77.7908 | 78.6916 |
| February | 77.8043 | 76.1389 | 76.8561 |
| March | 75.7871 | 73.9326 | 74.8366 |
| April | 76.9628 | 75.1583 | 76.2962 |
| May | 79.3830 | 77.4541 | 78.4197 |
| June | 78.9344 | 76.6919 | 77.8819 |
| July | 78.4130 | 77.2105 | 77.7216 |
| August | 80.5377 | 78.7135 | 79.2701 |
| September | 80.1022 | 77.8492 | 78.6199 |
| October | 80.7214 | 78.9272 | 79.7465 |
| November | 80.2629 | 78.8488 | 79.5633 |
| December | 79.6217 | 76.1001 | 77.9923 |