YEARLY HIGH
0.4015 ARS
YEARLY LOW
0.1857 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2758 ARS

2018 XPF to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XPF to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 30, valuing the pair at 0.4015. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.1857.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2158 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1943 to the December average rate of 0.3604, the exchange rate registered a net change of 85.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4015 was up 108.41% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1926, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,007 ARS
2017 Average 785 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 929 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,078.88 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3948
0.1761
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF to ARS 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 0.2184, compared to 0.3332 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1148 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2184
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3332

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.1142 ARS (High: 0.3787 / Low: 0.2645). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0034 ARS (High: 0.2098 / Low: 0.2065).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1142
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0034

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0202 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0202

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.3766) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1721), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2045 (+118.87%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.3766
2017 Avg (September) 0.1721

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2043 0.1857 0.1943
February 0.2082 0.2018 0.2052
March 0.2119 0.2072 0.2090
April 0.2098 0.2065 0.2082
May 0.2499 0.2081 0.2332
June 0.2833 0.2439 0.2607
July 0.2833 0.2658 0.2706
August 0.3787 0.2645 0.2889
September 0.4015 0.3585 0.3766
October 0.3830 0.3403 0.3564
November 0.3712 0.3344 0.3463
December 0.3669 0.3476 0.3604