YEARLY HIGH
1.5786 LRD
YEARLY LOW
1.2558 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4215 LRD

2018 XPF to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XPF to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 17, valuing the pair at 1.5786. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 1.2558.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3228 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2971 to the December average rate of 1.5026, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.84% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.5786 was up 25.03% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.2625, 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 7,893 LRD
2017 Average 4,964 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 6,279 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,613.92 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.5437
1.2747
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF to LRD 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 1.3379, compared to 1.5051 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1672 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3379
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5051

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.1178 LRD (High: 1.4701 / Low: 1.3523). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0213 LRD (High: 1.5148 / Low: 1.4935).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1178
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0213

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0371 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0371

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 1.5212) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.8949), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6264 (+69.99%).

2018 Avg (July) 1.5212
2017 Avg (July) 0.8949

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3441 1.2558 1.2971
February 1.3466 1.2696 1.3065
March 1.3711 1.3407 1.3549
April 1.3681 1.3298 1.3486
May 1.3544 1.3086 1.3262
June 1.4701 1.3523 1.3939
July 1.5786 1.4672 1.5212
August 1.5136 1.4608 1.4842
September 1.5647 1.4944 1.5118
October 1.5254 1.4851 1.5082
November 1.5163 1.4840 1.5026
December 1.5148 1.4935 1.5026