YEARLY HIGH
0.4588 SDG
YEARLY LOW
0.0701 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2281 SDG

2018 XPF to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XPF to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.4588. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 0.0701.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3886 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0717 to the December average rate of 0.4538, the exchange rate registered a net change of 532.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4588 was up 550.91% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0705, 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 2,294 SDG
2017 Average 314 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 351 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,943.23 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4921
0.0335
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF to SDG 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 0.1621, compared to 0.2940 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1318 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1621
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2940

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.2847 SDG (High: 0.4578 / Low: 0.1731). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 SDG (High: 0.1773 / Low: 0.1756).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.2847
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0073 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0073

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.4538) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0668), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3870 (+579.43%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.4538
2017 Avg (December) 0.0668

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0731 0.0701 0.0717
February 0.1891 0.0734 0.1726
March 0.1892 0.1855 0.1869
April 0.1881 0.1832 0.1862
May 0.1826 0.1747 0.1790
June 0.1786 0.1744 0.1764
July 0.1773 0.1756 0.1765
August 0.1767 0.1711 0.1743
September 0.1779 0.1749 0.1760
October 0.4578 0.1731 0.3294
November 0.4583 0.4478 0.4539
December 0.4588 0.4507 0.4538