YEARLY HIGH
0.0137 AUD
YEARLY LOW
0.0128 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0132 AUD

2018 XPF to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XPF to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 6, valuing the pair at 0.0137. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 0.0128.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0009 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0129 to the December average rate of 0.0133, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0137 was up 3.87% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0132, 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 68 AUD
2017 Average 62 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 64 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4.63 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0136
0.0128
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF to AUD 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 0.0132, compared to 0.0133 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0132
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0133

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0008 AUD (High: 0.0137 / Low: 0.0129). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 AUD (High: 0.0133 / Low: 0.0132).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0008
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.0136) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0126), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0009 (+7.25%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.0136
2017 Avg (October) 0.0126

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0129 0.0128 0.0129
February 0.0132 0.0130 0.0132
March 0.0135 0.0131 0.0133
April 0.0135 0.0133 0.0134
May 0.0134 0.0129 0.0132
June 0.0132 0.0128 0.0131
July 0.0133 0.0132 0.0132
August 0.0135 0.0131 0.0132
September 0.0137 0.0135 0.0136
October 0.0137 0.0134 0.0136
November 0.0133 0.0130 0.0131
December 0.0137 0.0129 0.0133