YEARLY HIGH
0.0896 SEK
YEARLY LOW
0.0819 SEK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0860 SEK

2018 XPF to SEK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XPF to SEK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 29, valuing the pair at 0.0896. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 29, dropping to 0.0819.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0078 SEK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0822 to the December average rate of 0.0862, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0896 was up 4.58% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0857, 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 448 SEK
2017 Average 403 SEK
Yearly Trough Low 409 SEK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 38.82 SEK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0883
0.0817
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF to SEK 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 0.0851, compared to 0.0869 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0851
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0869

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0037 SEK (High: 0.0893 / Low: 0.0856). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 SEK (High: 0.0826 / Low: 0.0819).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0037
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.0877) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0800), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0077 (+9.60%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.0877
2017 Avg (August) 0.0800

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0826 0.0819 0.0822
February 0.0847 0.0822 0.0833
March 0.0862 0.0843 0.0852
April 0.0886 0.0860 0.0871
May 0.0893 0.0856 0.0867
June 0.0877 0.0848 0.0862
July 0.0876 0.0858 0.0865
August 0.0896 0.0861 0.0877
September 0.0890 0.0863 0.0875
October 0.0882 0.0864 0.0871
November 0.0867 0.0857 0.0863
December 0.0867 0.0854 0.0862