YEARLY HIGH
0.7208 INR
YEARLY LOW
0.6362 INR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6763 INR

2018 XPF to INR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XPF to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 11, valuing the pair at 0.7208. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 0.6362.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0846 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6507 to the December average rate of 0.6745, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.65% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.7208 was up 10.52% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.6522, 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 3,604 INR
2017 Average 3,077 INR
Yearly Trough Low 3,181 INR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 422.84 INR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.7148
0.6449
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF to INR 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 0.6663, compared to 0.6862 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0200 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6663
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6862

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0394 INR (High: 0.7007 / Low: 0.6613). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0058 INR (High: 0.6755 / Low: 0.6697).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0394
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0058

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0247 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0247

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.7090) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.6407), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0683 (+10.65%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.7090
2017 Avg (October) 0.6407

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6632 0.6362 0.6507
February 0.6711 0.6590 0.6668
March 0.6755 0.6697 0.6722
April 0.6840 0.6659 0.6755
May 0.6783 0.6559 0.6690
June 0.6712 0.6545 0.6633
July 0.6775 0.6676 0.6730
August 0.6947 0.6597 0.6726
September 0.7164 0.6901 0.7042
October 0.7208 0.6981 0.7090
November 0.7007 0.6613 0.6843
December 0.6901 0.6608 0.6745