YEARLY HIGH
46.8727 XPF
YEARLY LOW
42.7902 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
44.4807 XPF

2018 TOP to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TOP to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 16, valuing the pair at 46.8727. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 42.7902.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.0825 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 43.5337 to the December average rate of 46.0618, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 46.8727 was down 7.34% compared to the 2017 peak of 50.5874, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 234,364 XPF
2017 Average 233,848 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 213,951 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20,412.57 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

46.3166
43.2589
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TOP 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 43.9518, compared to 45.0097 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0579 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 43.9518
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 45.0097

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 1.5505 XPF (High: 44.3407 / Low: 42.7902). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7089 XPF (High: 43.8505 / Low: 43.1416).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.5505
March Spread (Stable) ±0.7089

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.6374 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6374

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 46.0618) against the same month in 2017 (average: 44.0452), the exchange rate shifted by +2.0166 (+4.58%).

2018 Avg (December) 46.0618
2017 Avg (December) 44.0452

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 44.3407 42.7902 43.5337
February 44.1350 42.8834 43.6527
March 43.8505 43.1416 43.5137
April 44.5265 43.2508 43.7172
May 45.4350 43.9428 44.5733
June 45.3810 44.2182 44.7203
July 44.4356 43.6977 44.0829
August 45.5386 44.1063 44.7553
September 44.6737 43.8558 44.3297
October 45.7990 44.6111 45.0642
November 46.3554 45.3957 45.7642
December 46.8727 45.5772 46.0618