YEARLY HIGH
94.4399 GNF
YEARLY LOW
85.3926 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
89.5930 GNF

2018 XPF to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XPF to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 94.4399. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 85.3926.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.0474 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 92.0998 to the December average rate of 87.2847, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 94.4399 was up 3.56% compared to the 2017 peak of 91.1922, 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 472,200 GNF
2017 Average 431,079 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 426,963 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 45,236.85 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

93.8391
86.1314
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF to GNF 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 91.4861, compared to 87.6999 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.7862 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 91.4861
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 87.6999

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 3.7909 GNF (High: 93.8359 / Low: 90.0450). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3265 GNF (High: 89.4349 / Low: 88.1084).

January Spread (Volatile) ±3.7909
July Spread (Stable) ±1.3265

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 3.4639 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.4639

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 93.1968) against the same month in 2017 (average: 83.6298), the exchange rate shifted by +9.5670 (+11.44%).

2018 Avg (February) 93.1968
2017 Avg (February) 83.6298

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 93.8359 90.0450 92.0998
February 94.4399 91.9502 93.1968
March 94.0539 92.5035 93.1096
April 93.6871 91.2962 92.7880
May 90.5833 87.0657 89.3241
June 89.3682 87.4745 88.3986
July 89.4349 88.1084 88.6848
August 88.8499 85.7359 87.5014
September 89.6554 87.6933 88.5165
October 88.3355 86.0888 87.4384
November 87.9813 85.3926 86.7737
December 88.3738 86.5216 87.2847