YEARLY HIGH
1.3434 JMD
YEARLY LOW
1.1914 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2754 JMD

2018 XPF to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XPF to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 20, valuing the pair at 1.3434. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 20, dropping to 1.1914.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1520 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2698 to the December average rate of 1.2189, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.3434 was up 2.39% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.3120, 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 6,717 JMD
2017 Average 6,066 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 5,957 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 759.80 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.3427
1.1928
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF to JMD 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 1.2804, compared to 1.2703 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0101 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2804
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2703

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0832 JMD (High: 1.3017 / Low: 1.2185). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0314 JMD (High: 1.3283 / Low: 1.2970).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0832
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0314

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0674 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0674

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 1.3302) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.2967), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0336 (+2.59%).

2018 Avg (September) 1.3302
2017 Avg (September) 1.2967

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2966 1.2367 1.2698
February 1.3185 1.2847 1.3007
March 1.3283 1.2970 1.3149
April 1.2986 1.2622 1.2837
May 1.2557 1.2192 1.2441
June 1.2884 1.2420 1.2693
July 1.3077 1.2620 1.2834
August 1.3424 1.2886 1.3113
September 1.3434 1.3087 1.3302
October 1.3017 1.2185 1.2727
November 1.2253 1.1914 1.2053
December 1.2345 1.2024 1.2189