YEARLY HIGH
1.5472 XPF
YEARLY LOW
1.3944 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4774 XPF

2018 KGS to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KGS to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 1.5472. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 1.3944.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1528 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4169 to the December average rate of 1.5266, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.5472 was down 14.75% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.8148, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,736 XPF
2017 Average 7,708 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 6,972 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 764.15 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.5395
1.4031
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 1.4402, compared to 1.5145 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0744 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4402
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5145

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0696 XPF (High: 1.5149 / Low: 1.4453). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0192 XPF (High: 1.5049 / Low: 1.4857).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0696
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0192

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 0.0144 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0144

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 1.5281) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.4676), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0605 (+4.12%).

2018 Avg (November) 1.5281
2017 Avg (November) 1.4676

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4484 1.3957 1.4169
February 1.4380 1.3944 1.4144
March 1.4287 1.4055 1.4193
April 1.4424 1.4076 1.4215
May 1.5149 1.4453 1.4728
June 1.5159 1.4793 1.4961
July 1.5049 1.4857 1.4957
August 1.5442 1.4956 1.5177
September 1.5149 1.4871 1.5032
October 1.5360 1.5023 1.5160
November 1.5472 1.5163 1.5281
December 1.5364 1.5114 1.5266