YEARLY HIGH
0.0382 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0343 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0361 QAR

2018 XPF to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XPF to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.0382. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 0.0343.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0039 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0372 to the December average rate of 0.0348, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0382 was down 1.03% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0386, 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 191 QAR
2017 Average 174 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 171 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19.61 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0380
0.0344
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF to QAR 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 0.0369, compared to 0.0352 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0369
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0352

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0015 QAR (High: 0.0379 / Low: 0.0364). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 QAR (High: 0.0359 / Low: 0.0355).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0015
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 0.0014 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.0377) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0325), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0052 (+16.00%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.0377
2017 Avg (February) 0.0325

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0379 0.0364 0.0372
February 0.0382 0.0372 0.0377
March 0.0380 0.0374 0.0376
April 0.0378 0.0369 0.0375
May 0.0366 0.0352 0.0361
June 0.0360 0.0353 0.0356
July 0.0359 0.0355 0.0357
August 0.0357 0.0346 0.0352
September 0.0359 0.0353 0.0356
October 0.0354 0.0345 0.0350
November 0.0350 0.0343 0.0347
December 0.0351 0.0345 0.0348