YEARLY HIGH
3.8085 XPF
YEARLY LOW
3.4609 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.6535 XPF

2018 ETB to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ETB to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 3.8085. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 3.4609.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3476 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.5635 to the December average rate of 3.7199, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3.8085 was down 25.06% compared to the 2017 peak of 5.0824, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 19,043 XPF
2017 Average 22,267 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 17,305 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,738.15 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3.7735
3.4910
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 3.5851, compared to 3.7220 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1369 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.5851
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.7220

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.1672 XPF (High: 3.6507 / Low: 3.4835). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0487 XPF (High: 3.7232 / Low: 3.6746).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1672
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0487

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0490 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0490

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 3.7499) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3.7210), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0289 (+0.78%).

2018 Avg (November) 3.7499
2017 Avg (November) 3.7210

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.6507 3.4835 3.5635
February 3.5530 3.4609 3.5145
March 3.5468 3.4771 3.5182
April 3.5893 3.5091 3.5377
May 3.7558 3.6105 3.6685
June 3.7454 3.6702 3.7080
July 3.7232 3.6746 3.7012
August 3.8082 3.6866 3.7413
September 3.7486 3.6295 3.6939
October 3.7957 3.6912 3.7258
November 3.8085 3.7234 3.7499
December 3.7661 3.6661 3.7199