2018 XPF to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1499 JPY

YEARLY LOW

1.0481 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0925 JPY

2018 XPF to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XPF to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 1.1499. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 29, dropping to 1.0481.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1018 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1344 to the December average rate of 1.0692, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.1499 was up 1.42% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.1338, 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 5,749 JPY

2017 Average 5,302 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 5,240 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 508.98 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.1409

1.0627

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF to JPY 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 1.1029, compared to 1.0821 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0208 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1029

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0821

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0604 JPY (High: 1.1499 / Low: 1.0895). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0186 JPY (High: 1.0881 / Low: 1.0694).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0604

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0186

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0207 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0207

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 1.1163) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.0077), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1087 (+10.78%).

2018 Avg (February) 1.1163

2017 Avg (February) 1.0077

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1415	1.1167	1.1344
February	1.1499	1.0895	1.1163
March	1.1064	1.0840	1.0957
April	1.1158	1.0898	1.1069
May	1.1041	1.0481	1.0866
June	1.0904	1.0680	1.0775
July	1.1037	1.0789	1.0916
August	1.0960	1.0509	1.0735
September	1.1138	1.0747	1.0940
October	1.1056	1.0690	1.0852
November	1.0881	1.0694	1.0791
December	1.0814	1.0541	1.0692