YEARLY HIGH
0.0264 GEL
YEARLY LOW
0.0230 GEL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0246 GEL

2018 XPF to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XPF to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 24, valuing the pair at 0.0264. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 0.0230.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0034 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0261 to the December average rate of 0.0254, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.92% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0264 was down 2.23% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0270, 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 132 GEL
2017 Average 118 GEL
Yearly Trough Low 115 GEL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17.09 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0264
0.0233
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF to GEL 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 0.0250, compared to 0.0241 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0250
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0241

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0024 GEL (High: 0.0255 / Low: 0.0230). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 GEL (High: 0.0241 / Low: 0.0239).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0024
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0261) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0240), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0022 (+9.09%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0261
2017 Avg (January) 0.0240

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0264 0.0257 0.0261
February 0.0260 0.0251 0.0254
March 0.0256 0.0251 0.0253
April 0.0253 0.0248 0.0251
May 0.0247 0.0239 0.0243
June 0.0244 0.0238 0.0240
July 0.0241 0.0239 0.0240
August 0.0243 0.0233 0.0239
September 0.0242 0.0237 0.0240
October 0.0238 0.0232 0.0236
November 0.0255 0.0230 0.0241
December 0.0258 0.0251 0.0254