YEARLY HIGH
82.7985 SLL
YEARLY LOW
61.0918 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
76.3350 SLL

2018 XPF to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XPF to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 20, valuing the pair at 82.7985. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 27, dropping to 61.0918.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 21.7066 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 78.3695 to the December average rate of 79.9914, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 82.7985 was up 7.58% compared to the 2017 peak of 76.9667, 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 413,992 SLL
2017 Average 353,756 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 305,459 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 108,533.06 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

83.8434
60.7138
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF to SLL 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 76.7581, compared to 75.9119 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8462 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 76.7581
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 75.9119

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 20.1460 SLL (High: 82.3281 / Low: 62.1820). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1515 SLL (High: 80.0060 / Low: 78.8544).

August Spread (Volatile) ±20.1460
March Spread (Stable) ±1.1515

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 9.9345 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.9345

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 81.9160) against the same month in 2017 (average: 75.3714), the exchange rate shifted by +6.5446 (+8.68%).

2018 Avg (September) 81.9160
2017 Avg (September) 75.3714

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 80.0050 76.6104 78.3695
February 80.4664 78.3462 79.3959
March 80.0060 78.8544 79.3442
April 80.1321 78.2924 79.1515
May 78.3655 75.6688 77.1110
June 77.3022 61.0918 67.1765
July 64.0774 61.5100 62.6412
August 82.3281 62.1820 70.2305
September 82.7985 81.2824 81.9160
October 81.4885 79.5515 80.7762
November 80.5416 78.9245 79.9161
December 80.7947 79.4805 79.9914