2018 SGD to XPF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 SGD to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the SGD to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 4, valuing the pair at 77.0546. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 72.5674.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.4872 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 74.0111 to the December average rate of 76.5025, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 77.0546 was down 4.48% compared to the 2017 peak of 80.6686, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SGD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
SGD 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 74.3057, compared to 75.5412 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.2355 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 2.2233 XPF (High: 76.8260 / Low: 74.6027). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5173 XPF (High: 75.1651 / Low: 74.6478).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.9088 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 76.5025) against the same month in 2017 (average: 74.8555), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6469 (+2.20%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74.8462 | 73.2819 | 74.0111 |
| February | 73.8599 | 72.5674 | 73.2260 |
| March | 73.9690 | 72.9005 | 73.5598 |
| April | 74.4988 | 73.5460 | 73.8701 |
| May | 76.8260 | 74.6027 | 75.3771 |
| June | 76.7047 | 74.8164 | 75.7903 |
| July | 75.1651 | 74.6478 | 74.8815 |
| August | 76.3132 | 74.6985 | 75.5372 |
| September | 75.2001 | 74.2364 | 74.6912 |
| October | 76.1214 | 74.8035 | 75.2837 |
| November | 76.8726 | 75.9513 | 76.3512 |
| December | 77.0546 | 76.0350 | 76.5025 |