YEARLY HIGH
0.5970 XPF
YEARLY LOW
0.5344 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5685 XPF

2018 DJF to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the DJF to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 0.5970. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 0.5344.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0626 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5474 to the December average rate of 0.5892, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5970 was down 7.11% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.6428, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,985 XPF
2017 Average 2,964 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 2,672 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 313.00 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5943
0.5398
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF 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 0.5550, compared to 0.5820 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0270 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5550
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5820

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0211 XPF (High: 0.5590 / Low: 0.5379). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0068 XPF (High: 0.5770 / Low: 0.5702).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0211
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0068

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0057 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0057

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.5898) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.5681), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0217 (+3.81%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.5898
2017 Avg (November) 0.5681

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5590 0.5379 0.5474
February 0.5530 0.5344 0.5443
March 0.5501 0.5412 0.5464
April 0.5583 0.5446 0.5496
May 0.5811 0.5609 0.5682
June 0.5798 0.5680 0.5740
July 0.5770 0.5702 0.5734
August 0.5909 0.5724 0.5808
September 0.5797 0.5691 0.5751
October 0.5925 0.5783 0.5835
November 0.5970 0.5852 0.5898
December 0.5929 0.5833 0.5892