YEARLY HIGH
147.9711 IDR
YEARLY LOW
134.4704 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
140.1115 IDR

2018 XPF to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XPF to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 11, valuing the pair at 147.9711. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 134.4704.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.5007 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 137.1096 to the December average rate of 138.4142, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 147.9711 was up 8.50% compared to the 2017 peak of 136.3828, 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 739,855 IDR
2017 Average 632,718 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 672,352 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 67,503.41 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

147.1702
135.9170
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF to IDR 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 139.6279, compared to 140.5951 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9672 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 139.6279
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 140.5951

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 8.6310 IDR (High: 144.5592 / Low: 135.9282). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.9937 IDR (High: 140.8360 / Low: 138.8423).

November Spread (Volatile) ±8.6310
July Spread (Stable) ±1.9937

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 6.5032 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.5032

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 146.2325) against the same month in 2017 (average: 133.1243), the exchange rate shifted by +13.1082 (+9.85%).

2018 Avg (October) 146.2325
2017 Avg (October) 133.1243

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 139.4325 134.4704 137.1096
February 142.4206 139.3910 140.5284
March 143.5646 141.1234 142.2351
April 142.9937 140.4166 141.9799
May 140.5588 135.4240 139.0597
June 139.4186 135.1619 136.8548
July 140.8360 138.8423 139.9020
August 140.8110 136.3230 138.6258
September 142.1892 139.4943 140.6670
October 147.9711 141.4770 146.2325
November 144.5592 135.9282 139.7292
December 139.6667 135.8238 138.4142