YEARLY HIGH
16.1242 XPF
YEARLY LOW
14.7673 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.2912 XPF

2018 CNY to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CNY to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 14, valuing the pair at 16.1242. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 26, dropping to 14.7673.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3569 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.2221 to the December average rate of 15.2180, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 16.1242 was down 2.38% compared to the 2017 peak of 16.5176, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 403,105 XPF
2017 Average 391,879 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 369,182 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 33,923.02 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

15.9354
14.8506
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY 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 15.4818, compared to 15.1005 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3814 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.4818
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.1005

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.7264 XPF (High: 16.1242 / Low: 15.3978). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2240 XPF (High: 15.4213 / Low: 15.1973).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.7264
March Spread (Stable) ±0.2240

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.6082 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6082

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 15.8036) against the same month in 2017 (average: 15.6688), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1348 (+0.86%).

2018 Avg (June) 15.8036
2017 Avg (June) 15.6688

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 15.3413 15.0923 15.2221
February 15.5144 15.0326 15.2865
March 15.4213 15.1973 15.3012
April 15.5960 15.3525 15.4327
May 16.1080 15.6637 15.8450
June 16.1242 15.3978 15.8036
July 15.4306 14.9551 15.1954
August 15.2746 14.9421 15.1046
September 15.0914 14.7673 14.9410
October 15.1378 14.8943 15.0108
November 15.2659 15.0057 15.1329
December 15.3873 15.0967 15.2180