YEARLY HIGH
0.0117 XPF
YEARLY LOW
0.0106 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0112 XPF

2018 GNF to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GNF to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 0.0117. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 0.0106.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0011 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0109 to the December average rate of 0.0115, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0117 was down 5.33% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0124, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 59 XPF
2017 Average 58 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 53 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.61 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0116
0.0107
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GNF 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 0.0109, compared to 0.0114 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0109
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0114

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0004 XPF (High: 0.0111 / Low: 0.0107). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 XPF (High: 0.0113 / Low: 0.0112).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.0115) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0113), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0003 (+2.26%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.0115
2017 Avg (November) 0.0113

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0111 0.0107 0.0109
February 0.0109 0.0106 0.0107
March 0.0108 0.0106 0.0107
April 0.0110 0.0107 0.0108
May 0.0115 0.0110 0.0112
June 0.0114 0.0112 0.0113
July 0.0113 0.0112 0.0113
August 0.0117 0.0113 0.0114
September 0.0114 0.0112 0.0113
October 0.0116 0.0113 0.0114
November 0.0117 0.0114 0.0115
December 0.0116 0.0113 0.0115