2018 SAR to XPF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

28.3383 XPF

YEARLY LOW

25.4381 XPF

YEARLY AVERAGE

26.9547 XPF

2018 SAR to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SAR to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 28.3383. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 25.4381.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.9002 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 26.0847 to the December average rate of 27.9583, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 28.3383 was down 6.96% compared to the 2017 peak of 30.4573, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 141,692 XPF

2017 Average 141,287 XPF

Yearly Trough Low 127,191 XPF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,500.95 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

28.2051

25.5513

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 26.2884, compared to 27.6211 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.3327 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 26.2884

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 27.6211

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 1.3147 XPF (High: 27.5785 / Low: 26.2638). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2675 XPF (High: 27.3323 / Low: 27.0648).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.3147

July Spread (Stable) ±0.2675

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.3122 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3122

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 27.9840) against the same month in 2017 (average: 27.0952), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8888 (+3.28%).

2018 Avg (November) 27.9840

2017 Avg (November) 27.0952

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	26.6737	25.5964	26.0847
February	26.0976	25.4381	25.7724
March	25.9764	25.5441	25.7971
April	26.3373	25.6954	25.9237
May	27.5785	26.2638	26.9089
June	27.5212	26.8907	27.2436
July	27.3323	27.0648	27.2094
August	28.0508	27.1744	27.5722
September	27.5188	27.0182	27.3093
October	28.1150	27.4525	27.6932
November	28.3383	27.7623	27.9840
December	28.1412	27.6824	27.9583