YEARLY HIGH
0.0409 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.0385 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0399 MYR

2018 XPF to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XPF to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.0409. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 29, dropping to 0.0385.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0024 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0404 to the December average rate of 0.0398, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0409 was down 4.87% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0430, 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 204 MYR
2017 Average 203 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 193 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11.92 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0406
0.0390
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF to MYR 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 0.0400, compared to 0.0399 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0400
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0399

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0017 MYR (High: 0.0402 / Low: 0.0385). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 MYR (High: 0.0400 / Low: 0.0394).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0017
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

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 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.0405) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0396), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0009 (+2.17%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.0405
2017 Avg (February) 0.0396

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0409 0.0401 0.0404
February 0.0409 0.0400 0.0405
March 0.0406 0.0398 0.0404
April 0.0403 0.0397 0.0400
May 0.0402 0.0385 0.0393
June 0.0395 0.0386 0.0391
July 0.0400 0.0394 0.0397
August 0.0405 0.0390 0.0396
September 0.0408 0.0400 0.0404
October 0.0404 0.0397 0.0400
November 0.0402 0.0394 0.0398
December 0.0402 0.0394 0.0398