2018 XPF to LSL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1519 LSL

YEARLY LOW

0.1189 LSL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1306 LSL

2018 XPF to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XPF to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 16, valuing the pair at 0.1519. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 23, dropping to 0.1189.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0329 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1246 to the December average rate of 0.1360, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1519 was up 6.37% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1428, 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 759 LSL

2017 Average 629 LSL

Yearly Trough Low 595 LSL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 164.68 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1461

0.1203

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF to LSL 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 0.1247, compared to 0.1366 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0120 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1247

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1366

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0143 LSL (High: 0.1519 / Low: 0.1376). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0029 LSL (High: 0.1241 / Low: 0.1211).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0143

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0029

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 0.0057 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0057

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.1440) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1313), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0127 (+9.64%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.1440

2017 Avg (September) 0.1313

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1265	0.1230	0.1246
February	0.1256	0.1189	0.1225
March	0.1241	0.1211	0.1226
April	0.1268	0.1217	0.1244
May	0.1269	0.1212	0.1242
June	0.1351	0.1233	0.1297
July	0.1351	0.1283	0.1314
August	0.1422	0.1283	0.1343
September	0.1519	0.1376	0.1440
October	0.1435	0.1370	0.1399
November	0.1382	0.1304	0.1342
December	0.1391	0.1300	0.1360