2018 RON to XPF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 RON to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the RON to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 5, valuing the pair at 25.8897. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 7, dropping to 25.5059.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3838 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 25.6554 to the December average rate of 25.6646, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 25.8897 was down 3.32% compared to the 2017 peak of 26.7790, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 RON based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
RON to XPF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 25.6307, compared to 25.6472 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0165 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.3154 XPF (High: 25.8897 / Low: 25.5742). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1109 XPF (High: 25.6169 / Low: 25.5059).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and May, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1254 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 25.6938) against the same month in 2017 (average: 26.0491), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3553 (-1.36%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.8207 | 25.5239 | 25.6554 |
| February | 25.7411 | 25.5856 | 25.6334 |
| March | 25.6534 | 25.5359 | 25.5964 |
| April | 25.7220 | 25.5100 | 25.6058 |
| May | 25.8106 | 25.5535 | 25.7064 |
| June | 25.6584 | 25.5392 | 25.5867 |
| July | 25.8173 | 25.5644 | 25.6575 |
| August | 25.8897 | 25.5742 | 25.6938 |
| September | 25.8368 | 25.5952 | 25.6937 |
| October | 25.6169 | 25.5059 | 25.5682 |
| November | 25.6887 | 25.5471 | 25.6053 |
| December | 25.8333 | 25.5690 | 25.6646 |