YEARLY HIGH
0.9822 XPF
YEARLY LOW
0.8684 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9252 XPF

2018 NPR to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NPR to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 0.9822. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 11, dropping to 0.8684.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1138 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9609 to the December average rate of 0.9280, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.9822 was down 10.25% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.0944, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,911 XPF
2017 Average 5,086 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 4,342 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 568.79 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.9688
0.8742
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR 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 0.9387, compared to 0.9117 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0270 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9387
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9117

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0552 XPF (High: 0.9458 / Low: 0.8907). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0118 XPF (High: 0.9355 / Low: 0.9238).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0552
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0118

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0409 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0409

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.9609) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.0333), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0724 (-7.00%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.9609
2017 Avg (January) 1.0333

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9822 0.9440 0.9609
February 0.9473 0.9306 0.9384
March 0.9355 0.9238 0.9299
April 0.9366 0.9166 0.9254
May 0.9520 0.9254 0.9350
June 0.9533 0.9308 0.9425
July 0.9355 0.9209 0.9288
August 0.9505 0.9018 0.9293
September 0.9063 0.8728 0.8884
October 0.8959 0.8684 0.8820
November 0.9458 0.8907 0.9135
December 0.9418 0.9110 0.9280