YEARLY HIGH
0.0178 AZN
YEARLY LOW
0.0160 AZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0168 AZN

2018 XPF to AZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XPF to AZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.0178. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 0.0160.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0018 AZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0173 to the December average rate of 0.0162, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0178 was down 3.84% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0185, 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 89 AZN
2017 Average 81 AZN
Yearly Trough Low 80 AZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9.04 AZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0177
0.0161
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF to AZN 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 0.0172, compared to 0.0164 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0172
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0164

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0008 AZN (High: 0.0177 / Low: 0.0169). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 AZN (High: 0.0168 / Low: 0.0166).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0008
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.0175) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0163), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0012 (+7.26%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.0175
2017 Avg (February) 0.0163

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0177 0.0169 0.0173
February 0.0178 0.0172 0.0175
March 0.0178 0.0174 0.0175
April 0.0177 0.0172 0.0175
May 0.0171 0.0165 0.0169
June 0.0168 0.0165 0.0167
July 0.0168 0.0166 0.0167
August 0.0167 0.0162 0.0165
September 0.0168 0.0165 0.0166
October 0.0165 0.0161 0.0164
November 0.0163 0.0160 0.0162
December 0.0164 0.0161 0.0162