YEARLY HIGH
0.2926 XPF
YEARLY LOW
0.2649 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2798 XPF

2018 NGN to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NGN to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 0.2926. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 0.2649.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0276 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2716 to the December average rate of 0.2881, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2926 was down 21.86% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3744, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 1,000,000 NGN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 292,566 XPF
2017 Average 319,751 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 264,933 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 27,633.05 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2909
0.2660
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NGN 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 0.2737, compared to 0.2859 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0121 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2737
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2859

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0114 XPF (High: 0.2874 / Low: 0.2760). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0033 XPF (High: 0.2846 / Low: 0.2813).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0114
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0033

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 0.0035 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0035

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.2889) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2827), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0062 (+2.19%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.2889
2017 Avg (November) 0.2827

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2780 0.2666 0.2716
February 0.2711 0.2649 0.2681
March 0.2706 0.2663 0.2686
April 0.2746 0.2677 0.2702
May 0.2874 0.2760 0.2803
June 0.2869 0.2805 0.2837
July 0.2846 0.2813 0.2830
August 0.2917 0.2817 0.2864
September 0.2869 0.2790 0.2829
October 0.2900 0.2830 0.2859
November 0.2926 0.2867 0.2889
December 0.2908 0.2849 0.2881