YEARLY HIGH
0.0677 CNY
YEARLY LOW
0.0620 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0654 CNY

2018 XPF to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XPF to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 26, valuing the pair at 0.0677. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 14, dropping to 0.0620.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0057 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0657 to the December average rate of 0.0657, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0677 was up 1.24% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0669, 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 339 CNY
2017 Average 319 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 310 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 28.49 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0673
0.0627
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF to CNY 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 0.0646, compared to 0.0662 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0646
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0662

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0029 CNY (High: 0.0649 / Low: 0.0620). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 CNY (High: 0.0658 / Low: 0.0648).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0029
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0017 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0017

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.0669) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0656), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0014 (+2.07%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.0669
2017 Avg (September) 0.0656

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0663 0.0652 0.0657
February 0.0665 0.0645 0.0654
March 0.0658 0.0648 0.0654
April 0.0651 0.0641 0.0648
May 0.0638 0.0621 0.0631
June 0.0649 0.0620 0.0633
July 0.0669 0.0648 0.0658
August 0.0669 0.0655 0.0662
September 0.0677 0.0663 0.0669
October 0.0671 0.0661 0.0666
November 0.0666 0.0655 0.0661
December 0.0662 0.0650 0.0657