YEARLY HIGH
35.0009 MGA
YEARLY LOW
31.5466 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
33.0491 MGA

2018 XPF to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XPF to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 35.0009. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 11, dropping to 31.5466.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.4543 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 33.1513 to the December average rate of 33.8580, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 35.0009 was up 6.71% compared to the 2017 peak of 32.7995, 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 175,004 MGA
2017 Average 147,540 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 157,733 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,271.35 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

34.4969
31.7623
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF to MGA 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 32.7961, compared to 33.3021 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5059 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 32.7961
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 33.3021

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 1.8001 MGA (High: 33.7272 / Low: 31.9272). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8730 MGA (High: 32.6347 / Low: 31.7617).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.8001
May Spread (Stable) ±0.8730

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.8020 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 33.8580) against the same month in 2017 (average: 32.0176), the exchange rate shifted by +1.8404 (+5.75%).

2018 Avg (December) 33.8580
2017 Avg (December) 32.0176

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 33.5717 32.4727 33.1513
February 33.7272 31.9272 32.7899
March 33.4158 31.7320 32.5654
April 33.4705 32.5502 33.0842
May 32.6347 31.7617 32.2822
June 33.6199 32.3902 32.9039
July 33.2534 32.0510 32.7655
August 32.6495 31.5466 31.9901
September 33.7014 32.4291 33.2178
October 34.3714 33.1314 33.7120
November 34.9609 33.6364 34.2690
December 35.0009 33.3647 33.8580