YEARLY HIGH
0.0820 HKD
YEARLY LOW
0.0737 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0776 HKD

2018 XPF to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XPF to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.0820. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 0.0737.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0083 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0799 to the December average rate of 0.0746, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0820 was up 4.02% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0788, 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 410 HKD
2017 Average 369 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 369 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 41.32 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0817
0.0739
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF to HKD 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 0.0795, compared to 0.0757 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0039 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0795
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0757

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0033 HKD (High: 0.0814 / Low: 0.0782). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 HKD (High: 0.0773 / Low: 0.0765).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0033
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 0.0030 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0030

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.0809) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0692), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0117 (+16.93%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.0809
2017 Avg (February) 0.0692

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0814 0.0782 0.0799
February 0.0820 0.0800 0.0809
March 0.0819 0.0805 0.0810
April 0.0815 0.0795 0.0807
May 0.0789 0.0759 0.0778
June 0.0776 0.0760 0.0768
July 0.0773 0.0765 0.0769
August 0.0770 0.0746 0.0759
September 0.0774 0.0760 0.0765
October 0.0761 0.0744 0.0755
November 0.0752 0.0737 0.0746
December 0.0754 0.0740 0.0746