YEARLY HIGH
0.0183 XPF
YEARLY LOW
0.0168 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0176 XPF

2018 PYG to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PYG to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 15, valuing the pair at 0.0183. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 0.0168.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0014 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0173 to the December average rate of 0.0177, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0183 was down 12.71% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0209, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 91 XPF
2017 Average 94 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 84 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7.21 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0180
0.0172
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PYG 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 0.0176, compared to 0.0177 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0176
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0177

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0009 XPF (High: 0.0178 / Low: 0.0169). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 XPF (High: 0.0180 / Low: 0.0177).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0009
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.0179) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0181), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0001 (-0.77%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.0179
2017 Avg (August) 0.0181

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0178 0.0169 0.0173
February 0.0176 0.0168 0.0173
March 0.0178 0.0172 0.0175
April 0.0178 0.0174 0.0175
May 0.0181 0.0176 0.0179
June 0.0182 0.0177 0.0179
July 0.0180 0.0177 0.0178
August 0.0183 0.0175 0.0179
September 0.0177 0.0173 0.0175
October 0.0176 0.0173 0.0175
November 0.0180 0.0175 0.0177
December 0.0178 0.0174 0.0177