2018 GMD to XPF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.1932 XPF

YEARLY LOW

1.9723 XPF

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.1023 XPF

2018 GMD to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GMD to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 29, valuing the pair at 2.1932. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 28, dropping to 1.9723.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2209 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0384 to the December average rate of 2.1204, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.1932 was down 17.62% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.6623, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,966 XPF

2017 Average 11,584 XPF

Yearly Trough Low 9,862 XPF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,104.58 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.1780

2.0257

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 2.0816, compared to 2.1230 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0414 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0816

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1230

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.1267 XPF (High: 2.0990 / Low: 1.9723). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0303 XPF (High: 2.1304 / Low: 2.1001).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1267

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0303

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0393 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0393

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 2.1403) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.3494), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2091 (-8.90%).

2018 Avg (May) 2.1403

2017 Avg (May) 2.3494

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.0990	1.9723	2.0384
February	2.0728	1.9905	2.0418
March	2.0603	2.0218	2.0449
April	2.0951	2.0413	2.0586
May	2.1932	2.1093	2.1403
June	2.1894	2.1428	2.1653
July	2.1715	2.1153	2.1393
August	2.1855	2.1220	2.1497
September	2.1489	2.0670	2.1104
October	2.1328	2.0807	2.0992
November	2.1443	2.1044	2.1189
December	2.1304	2.1001	2.1204