YEARLY HIGH
3.7271 MRO
YEARLY LOW
2.0035 MRO
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.5182 MRO

2018 XPF to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XPF to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 3.7271. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 8, dropping to 2.0035.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7236 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.6284 to the December average rate of 3.4037, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3.7271 was up 0.99% compared to the 2017 peak of 3.6907, 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 18,635 MRO
2017 Average 17,019 MRO
Yearly Trough Low 10,017 MRO
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,618.01 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3.7104
3.3109
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF to MRO 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 3.6075, compared to 3.4290 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1786 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.6075
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.4290

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 1.4639 MRO (High: 3.4674 / Low: 2.0035). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0432 MRO (High: 3.5113 / Low: 3.4682).

October Spread (Volatile) ±1.4639
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0432

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1430 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1430

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 3.6771) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3.2021), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4750 (+14.83%).

2018 Avg (February) 3.6771
2017 Avg (February) 3.2021

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.7034 3.5377 3.6284
February 3.7271 3.6371 3.6771
March 3.7059 3.6540 3.6763
April 3.6981 3.6072 3.6570
May 3.5773 3.4420 3.5245
June 3.5182 3.4449 3.4818
July 3.5113 3.4682 3.4893
August 3.5031 3.3977 3.4489
September 3.5231 3.4586 3.4872
October 3.4674 2.0035 3.3442
November 3.4271 3.3583 3.4005
December 3.4379 3.3819 3.4037