YEARLY HIGH
16.9322 CDF
YEARLY LOW
15.2707 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.0312 CDF

2018 XPF to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XPF to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 16.9322. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 30, dropping to 15.2707.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6615 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.3714 to the December average rate of 15.4993, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 16.9322 was up 3.70% compared to the 2017 peak of 16.3285, 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 84,661 CDF
2017 Average 69,221 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 76,353 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,307.51 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

16.8408
15.3343
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF to CDF 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 16.3605, compared to 15.7020 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6586 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.3605
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.7020

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.9990 CDF (High: 16.3113 / Low: 15.3124). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2230 CDF (High: 16.8617 / Low: 16.6387).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.9990
March Spread (Stable) ±0.2230

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 0.6141 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6141

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 16.6652) against the same month in 2017 (average: 11.3517), the exchange rate shifted by +5.3135 (+46.81%).

2018 Avg (February) 16.6652
2017 Avg (February) 11.3517

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16.7183 15.7304 16.3714
February 16.9322 16.4187 16.6652
March 16.8617 16.6387 16.7152
April 16.7565 16.3426 16.6115
May 16.2251 15.6115 15.9974
June 15.9662 15.6416 15.8024
July 16.3113 15.3124 15.8791
August 16.1189 15.4598 15.7316
September 16.1950 15.8220 15.9675
October 15.8677 15.3792 15.6744
November 15.7085 15.2707 15.4599
December 15.7649 15.2741 15.4993