YEARLY HIGH
0.0138 SGD
YEARLY LOW
0.0130 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0133 SGD

2018 XPF to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XPF to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 0.0138. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 4, dropping to 0.0130.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0008 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0135 to the December average rate of 0.0131, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0138 was up 0.70% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0137, 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 69 SGD
2017 Average 65 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 65 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4.01 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0137
0.0130
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF to SGD 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 0.0135, compared to 0.0132 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0135
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0132

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0004 SGD (High: 0.0134 / Low: 0.0130). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 SGD (High: 0.0134 / Low: 0.0133).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.0137) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0126), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0010 (+8.25%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.0137
2017 Avg (February) 0.0126

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0136 0.0134 0.0135
February 0.0138 0.0135 0.0137
March 0.0137 0.0135 0.0136
April 0.0136 0.0134 0.0135
May 0.0134 0.0130 0.0133
June 0.0134 0.0130 0.0132
July 0.0134 0.0133 0.0134
August 0.0134 0.0131 0.0132
September 0.0135 0.0133 0.0134
October 0.0134 0.0131 0.0133
November 0.0132 0.0130 0.0131
December 0.0132 0.0130 0.0131