YEARLY HIGH
0.0135 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.0124 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0128 CAD

2018 XPF to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XPF to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 0.0135. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 3, dropping to 0.0124.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0011 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0127 to the December average rate of 0.0128, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0135 was up 5.21% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0129, 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 CAD
2017 Average 61 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 62 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.69 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0134
0.0125
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF to CAD 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 0.0130, compared to 0.0127 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0130
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0127

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0006 CAD (High: 0.0131 / Low: 0.0126). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 CAD (High: 0.0130 / Low: 0.0128).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0006
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 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.0134) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0119), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0014 (+11.85%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.0134
2017 Avg (March) 0.0119

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0129 0.0125 0.0127
February 0.0131 0.0129 0.0130
March 0.0135 0.0132 0.0134
April 0.0133 0.0130 0.0131
May 0.0129 0.0126 0.0128
June 0.0130 0.0127 0.0128
July 0.0130 0.0128 0.0129
August 0.0127 0.0124 0.0126
September 0.0128 0.0125 0.0127
October 0.0127 0.0124 0.0125
November 0.0127 0.0125 0.0126
December 0.0131 0.0126 0.0128