YEARLY HIGH
0.5070 GMD
YEARLY LOW
0.4559 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4759 GMD

2018 XPF to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XPF to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 0.5070. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 29, dropping to 0.4559.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0511 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4908 to the December average rate of 0.4716, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5070 was up 5.75% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4795, 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 2,535 GMD
2017 Average 2,169 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 2,280 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 255.35 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4937
0.4589
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF to GMD 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 0.4808, compared to 0.4711 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0097 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4808
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4711

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0306 GMD (High: 0.5070 / Low: 0.4764). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0068 GMD (High: 0.4762 / Low: 0.4694).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0306
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0068

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 0.0185 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0185

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.4908) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3869), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1039 (+26.84%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.4908
2017 Avg (January) 0.3869

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5070 0.4764 0.4908
February 0.5024 0.4824 0.4898
March 0.4946 0.4854 0.4890
April 0.4899 0.4773 0.4858
May 0.4741 0.4559 0.4673
June 0.4667 0.4567 0.4618
July 0.4728 0.4605 0.4675
August 0.4713 0.4576 0.4652
September 0.4838 0.4654 0.4739
October 0.4806 0.4689 0.4764
November 0.4752 0.4664 0.4720
December 0.4762 0.4694 0.4716