YEARLY HIGH
0.7963 XPF
YEARLY LOW
0.6335 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7063 XPF

2018 LRD to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LRD to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 0.7963. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 17, dropping to 0.6335.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1628 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7713 to the December average rate of 0.6655, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.7963 was down 36.40% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.2521, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,982 XPF
2017 Average 5,171 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 3,167 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 814.14 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.7827
0.6463
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 0.7481, compared to 0.6645 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0836 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7481
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6645

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0593 XPF (High: 0.7395 / Low: 0.6802). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0094 XPF (High: 0.6696 / Low: 0.6602).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0593
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0094

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0603 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0603

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.7713) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.2020), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4307 (-35.83%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.7713
2017 Avg (January) 1.2020

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7963 0.7440 0.7713
February 0.7876 0.7426 0.7657
March 0.7459 0.7294 0.7381
April 0.7520 0.7310 0.7415
May 0.7642 0.7383 0.7541
June 0.7395 0.6802 0.7179
July 0.6816 0.6335 0.6577
August 0.6846 0.6607 0.6739
September 0.6692 0.6391 0.6615
October 0.6734 0.6556 0.6631
November 0.6739 0.6595 0.6655
December 0.6696 0.6602 0.6655