YEARLY HIGH
1.8711 DJF
YEARLY LOW
1.6749 DJF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7606 DJF

2018 XPF to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XPF to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 1.8711. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 1.6749.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1962 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8271 to the December average rate of 1.6973, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.8711 was up 3.76% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.8033, 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 9,355 DJF
2017 Average 8,454 DJF
Yearly Trough Low 8,375 DJF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 980.90 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.8515
1.6814
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF to DJF 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 1.8027, compared to 1.7186 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0841 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8027
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7186

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0702 DJF (High: 1.8592 / Low: 1.7890). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0205 DJF (High: 1.7536 / Low: 1.7331).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0702
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0205

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0597 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0597

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 1.8373) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.5958), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2415 (+15.14%).

2018 Avg (February) 1.8373
2017 Avg (February) 1.5958

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8592 1.7890 1.8271
February 1.8711 1.8084 1.8373
March 1.8477 1.8178 1.8302
April 1.8363 1.7910 1.8196
May 1.7828 1.7210 1.7600
June 1.7607 1.7247 1.7421
July 1.7536 1.7331 1.7440
August 1.7471 1.6922 1.7218
September 1.7571 1.7250 1.7388
October 1.7293 1.6877 1.7140
November 1.7087 1.6749 1.6956
December 1.7144 1.6867 1.6973