YEARLY HIGH
0.2044 MXN
YEARLY LOW
0.1795 MXN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1902 MXN

2018 XPF to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XPF to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 13, valuing the pair at 0.2044. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 7, dropping to 0.1795.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0250 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1933 to the December average rate of 0.1915, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2044 was up 2.50% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1994, 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 1,022 MXN
2017 Average 893 MXN
Yearly Trough Low 897 MXN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 124.86 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2000
0.1807
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF to MXN 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 0.1932, compared to 0.1871 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0061 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1932
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1871

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0131 MXN (High: 0.2044 / Low: 0.1913). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0041 MXN (High: 0.1951 / Low: 0.1910).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0131
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0041

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0122 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0122

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 0.1984) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1702), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0282 (+16.56%).

2018 Avg (June) 0.1984
2017 Avg (June) 0.1702

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1979 0.1907 0.1933
February 0.1951 0.1910 0.1929
March 0.1962 0.1875 0.1922
April 0.1938 0.1865 0.1890
May 0.1971 0.1904 0.1936
June 0.2044 0.1913 0.1984
July 0.1948 0.1818 0.1862
August 0.1868 0.1795 0.1823
September 0.1887 0.1816 0.1855
October 0.1927 0.1813 0.1846
November 0.1957 0.1891 0.1926
December 0.1952 0.1884 0.1915