2018 SBD to XPF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

13.3372 XPF

YEARLY LOW

12.2913 XPF

YEARLY AVERAGE

12.8296 XPF

2018 SBD to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SBD to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 15, valuing the pair at 13.3372. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 12.2913.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0459 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.5916 to the December average rate of 12.9779, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 13.3372 was down 8.88% compared to the 2017 peak of 14.6373, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 66,686 XPF

2017 Average 67,833 XPF

Yearly Trough Low 61,456 XPF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,229.67 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

13.1940

12.3862

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 12.6342, compared to 13.0250 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3908 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.6342

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.0250

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.6498 XPF (High: 13.2563 / Low: 12.6065). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1716 XPF (High: 13.1383 / Low: 12.9667).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.6498

October Spread (Stable) ±0.1716

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1488 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1488

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 13.1078) against the same month in 2017 (average: 13.0400), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0678 (+0.52%).

2018 Avg (August) 13.1078

2017 Avg (August) 13.0400

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	12.8325	12.3300	12.5916
February	12.6033	12.2913	12.4630
March	12.5723	12.3269	12.4535
April	12.6889	12.3640	12.4894
May	13.0659	12.7363	12.8918
June	13.0534	12.7706	12.9157
July	13.0058	12.7248	12.8986
August	13.3372	12.9177	13.1078
September	13.0839	12.8443	12.9831
October	13.1383	12.9667	13.0559
November	13.3000	13.0119	13.1266
December	13.2563	12.6065	12.9779