YEARLY HIGH
0.1760 MDL
YEARLY LOW
0.1575 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1663 MDL

2018 XPF to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XPF to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 0.1760. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 14, dropping to 0.1575.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0185 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1733 to the December average rate of 0.1637, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1760 was down 8.65% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1927, 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 880 MDL
2017 Average 870 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 788 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 92.53 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1745
0.1596
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF to MDL 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 0.1694, compared to 0.1632 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0062 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1694
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1632

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0069 MDL (High: 0.1645 / Low: 0.1575). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0026 MDL (High: 0.1704 / Low: 0.1678).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0069
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0026

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0040 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0040

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.1725) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1779), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0053 (-3.00%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.1725
2017 Avg (February) 0.1779

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1755 0.1710 0.1733
February 0.1760 0.1704 0.1725
March 0.1736 0.1695 0.1713
April 0.1704 0.1678 0.1692
May 0.1671 0.1637 0.1652
June 0.1666 0.1627 0.1651
July 0.1657 0.1618 0.1638
August 0.1645 0.1575 0.1609
September 0.1665 0.1618 0.1641
October 0.1654 0.1621 0.1638
November 0.1647 0.1606 0.1630
December 0.1656 0.1622 0.1637