YEARLY HIGH
0.0125 XPF
YEARLY LOW
0.0115 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0120 XPF

2018 LAK to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LAK to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 0.0125. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 0.0115.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0010 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0118 to the December average rate of 0.0123, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0125 was down 12.18% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0142, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 62 XPF
2017 Average 65 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 57 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4.83 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0124
0.0116
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LAK 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 0.0118, compared to 0.0122 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0118
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0122

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0005 XPF (High: 0.0120 / Low: 0.0116). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 XPF (High: 0.0122 / Low: 0.0120).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.0123) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0122), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+0.61%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.0123
2017 Avg (November) 0.0122

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0120 0.0116 0.0118
February 0.0118 0.0115 0.0116
March 0.0117 0.0115 0.0117
April 0.0119 0.0116 0.0117
May 0.0123 0.0119 0.0121
June 0.0123 0.0121 0.0122
July 0.0122 0.0120 0.0121
August 0.0124 0.0120 0.0122
September 0.0121 0.0119 0.0120
October 0.0123 0.0121 0.0122
November 0.0125 0.0122 0.0123
December 0.0124 0.0122 0.0123