YEARLY HIGH
0.9541 XPF
YEARLY LOW
0.8696 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9157 XPF

2018 JPY to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JPY to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 29, valuing the pair at 0.9541. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 0.8696.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0845 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8816 to the December average rate of 0.9353, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.9541 was down 8.22% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.0396, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 477,055 XPF
2017 Average 472,507 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 434,823 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 42,232.23 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.9407
0.8762
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY 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 0.9071, compared to 0.9243 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0172 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9071
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9243

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0484 XPF (High: 0.9541 / Low: 0.9057). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0160 XPF (High: 0.9351 / Low: 0.9191).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0484
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0160

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0174 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0174

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 0.9205) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.9654), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0449 (-4.65%).

2018 Avg (May) 0.9205
2017 Avg (May) 0.9654

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8955 0.8761 0.8816
February 0.9179 0.8696 0.8960
March 0.9225 0.9038 0.9127
April 0.9176 0.8963 0.9034
May 0.9541 0.9057 0.9205
June 0.9363 0.9171 0.9281
July 0.9269 0.9060 0.9161
August 0.9516 0.9124 0.9316
September 0.9305 0.8979 0.9142
October 0.9354 0.9045 0.9216
November 0.9351 0.9191 0.9267
December 0.9487 0.9247 0.9353