YEARLY HIGH
11.3835 KRW
YEARLY LOW
10.4661 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.8879 KRW

2018 XPF to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XPF to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 11.3835. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 28, dropping to 10.4661.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9174 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.8982 to the December average rate of 10.7119, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 11.3835 was down 0.30% compared to the 2017 peak of 11.4178, 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 56,918 KRW
2017 Average 53,421 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 52,331 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,586.99 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

11.2210
10.6139
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF to KRW 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 10.9203, compared to 10.8555 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0648 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.9203
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.8555

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.4595 KRW (High: 10.9339 / Low: 10.4744). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2193 KRW (High: 11.1064 / Low: 10.8871).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.4595
July Spread (Stable) ±0.2193

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 0.3338 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3338

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 11.1704) against the same month in 2017 (average: 10.1850), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9854 (+9.68%).

2018 Avg (February) 11.1704
2017 Avg (February) 10.1850

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.1634 10.7063 10.8982
February 11.3835 11.0497 11.1704
March 11.2253 10.9589 11.0765
April 11.1086 10.8376 10.9983
May 10.8369 10.4661 10.6645
June 10.9339 10.4744 10.7139
July 11.1064 10.8871 10.9960
August 10.9626 10.7230 10.8437
September 11.0533 10.7950 10.9356
October 11.0507 10.8008 10.9115
November 10.8636 10.6274 10.7343
December 10.7777 10.5560 10.7119