YEARLY HIGH
0.0412 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.0323 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0361 BRL

2018 XPF to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XPF to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 13, valuing the pair at 0.0412. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 0.0323.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0089 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0328 to the December average rate of 0.0371, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0412 was up 23.68% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0333, 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 206 BRL
2017 Average 151 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 162 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 44.37 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0407
0.0321
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF to BRL 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 0.0347, compared to 0.0374 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0027 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0347
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0374

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0047 BRL (High: 0.0406 / Low: 0.0359). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 BRL (High: 0.0374 / Low: 0.0366).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0047
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0038 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0038

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.0400) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0313), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0087 (+27.99%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.0400
2017 Avg (September) 0.0313

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0334 0.0323 0.0328
February 0.0341 0.0332 0.0336
March 0.0346 0.0334 0.0339
April 0.0356 0.0341 0.0350
May 0.0369 0.0352 0.0360
June 0.0386 0.0362 0.0370
July 0.0385 0.0363 0.0374
August 0.0406 0.0359 0.0379
September 0.0412 0.0391 0.0400
October 0.0390 0.0348 0.0362
November 0.0374 0.0353 0.0360
December 0.0374 0.0366 0.0371