YEARLY HIGH
39.3348 XPF
YEARLY LOW
35.2937 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
37.4093 XPF

2018 XCD to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XCD to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 39.3348. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 35.2937.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.0411 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 36.1970 to the December average rate of 38.8107, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 39.3348 was down 6.95% compared to the 2017 peak of 42.2749, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 196,674 XPF
2017 Average 196,065 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 176,468 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20,205.57 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

39.1553
35.4557
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 36.4829, compared to 38.3357 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.8528 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 36.4829
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 38.3357

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 1.4969 XPF (High: 37.0163 / Low: 35.5194). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3705 XPF (High: 37.9287 / Low: 37.5582).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.4969
July Spread (Stable) ±0.3705

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 0.4330 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4330

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 38.8470) against the same month in 2017 (average: 37.5995), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2475 (+3.32%).

2018 Avg (November) 38.8470
2017 Avg (November) 37.5995

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 37.0163 35.5194 36.1970
February 36.2173 35.2937 35.7640
March 36.0500 35.4454 35.7982
April 36.5471 35.6553 35.9722
May 38.2704 36.8230 37.3537
June 38.1883 37.4086 37.8120
July 37.9287 37.5582 37.7585
August 38.9331 37.7086 38.2634
September 38.1937 37.4944 37.8995
October 39.0247 38.0971 38.4347
November 39.3348 38.5443 38.8470
December 39.0596 38.4243 38.8107