2018 FKP to XPF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 FKP to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the FKP to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 138.1878. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 28, dropping to 131.3341.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.8536 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 135.1594 to the December average rate of 132.8785, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 138.1878 was down 3.72% compared to the 2017 peak of 143.5288, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 FKP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
FKP 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 135.6280, compared to 134.0990 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.5290 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 3.4265 XPF (High: 137.2909 / Low: 133.8644). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.9635 XPF (High: 136.0752 / Low: 134.1117).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 2.5555 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 136.6823) against the same month in 2017 (average: 141.2795), the exchange rate shifted by -4.5972 (-3.25%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 136.9288 | 134.0308 | 135.1594 |
| February | 136.0752 | 134.1117 | 135.0152 |
| March | 136.6872 | 133.5900 | 135.1534 |
| April | 138.1878 | 135.3989 | 136.6823 |
| May | 137.0853 | 134.8565 | 135.9152 |
| June | 136.7828 | 134.6481 | 135.8426 |
| July | 135.3744 | 133.3415 | 134.4463 |
| August | 134.2963 | 131.3341 | 133.0667 |
| September | 134.5587 | 132.2119 | 133.5620 |
| October | 136.6299 | 133.6456 | 135.2065 |
| November | 137.2909 | 133.8644 | 135.4340 |
| December | 134.4208 | 131.6496 | 132.8785 |