2018 XPF to SBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0814 SBD

YEARLY LOW

0.0750 SBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0780 SBD

2018 XPF to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XPF to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 0.0814. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 0.0750.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0064 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0794 to the December average rate of 0.0771, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0814 was up 2.46% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0794, 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 407 SBD

2017 Average 369 SBD

Yearly Trough Low 375 SBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 31.90 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0807

0.0758

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XPF to SBD 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 0.0792, compared to 0.0768 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0024 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0792

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0768

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0039 SBD (High: 0.0793 / Low: 0.0754). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 SBD (High: 0.0771 / Low: 0.0761).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0039

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0025 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.0802) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0694), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0108 (+15.61%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.0802

2017 Avg (February) 0.0694

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0811	0.0779	0.0794
February	0.0814	0.0793	0.0802
March	0.0811	0.0795	0.0803
April	0.0809	0.0788	0.0801
May	0.0785	0.0765	0.0776
June	0.0783	0.0766	0.0774
July	0.0786	0.0769	0.0775
August	0.0774	0.0750	0.0763
September	0.0779	0.0764	0.0770
October	0.0771	0.0761	0.0766
November	0.0769	0.0752	0.0762
December	0.0793	0.0754	0.0771