YEARLY HIGH
1.5718 XPF
YEARLY LOW
1.3874 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4796 XPF

2018 INR to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the INR to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 1.5718. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 11, dropping to 1.3874.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1844 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5371 to the December average rate of 1.4828, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.5718 was down 10.38% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.7539, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 INR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 392,951 XPF
2017 Average 406,877 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 346,846 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 46,104.37 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.5497
1.3979
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

INR 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 1.5012, compared to 1.4581 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0431 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5012
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4581

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0851 XPF (High: 1.5122 / Low: 1.4271). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0128 XPF (High: 1.4933 / Low: 1.4805).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0851
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0128

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0669 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0669

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 1.5371) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.6530), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1160 (-7.02%).

2018 Avg (January) 1.5371
2017 Avg (January) 1.6530

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5718 1.5077 1.5371
February 1.5174 1.4901 1.4996
March 1.4933 1.4805 1.4876
April 1.5018 1.4620 1.4804
May 1.5247 1.4742 1.4949
June 1.5279 1.4898 1.5076
July 1.4979 1.4761 1.4859
August 1.5158 1.4394 1.4871
September 1.4490 1.3958 1.4203
October 1.4325 1.3874 1.4106
November 1.5122 1.4271 1.4617
December 1.5134 1.4490 1.4828