2018 XPF to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

208.8324 STD

YEARLY LOW

198.0223 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

204.3671 STD

2018 XPF to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XPF to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 208.8324. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 198.0223.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.8101 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 206.4436 to the December average rate of 200.6992, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 208.8324 was down 5.44% compared to the 2017 peak of 220.8403, 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 1,044,162 STD

2017 Average 1,025,119 STD

Yearly Trough Low 990,112 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 54,050.52 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

207.0369

199.9171

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF to STD 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 205.5440, compared to 203.1902 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.3538 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 205.5440

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 203.1902

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 6.4967 STD (High: 206.5620 / Low: 200.0653). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6956 STD (High: 206.5208 / Low: 204.8252).

August Spread (Volatile) ±6.4967

July Spread (Stable) ±1.6956

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 2.6215 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.6215

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 206.4436) against the same month in 2017 (average: 205.0604), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3832 (+0.67%).

2018 Avg (January) 206.4436

2017 Avg (January) 205.0604

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	208.8324	204.4550	206.4436
February	206.6280	204.4405	205.3854
March	206.5871	204.5998	205.5846
April	205.9636	203.4672	205.0910
May	206.2609	204.1855	205.1967
June	206.7694	203.7338	205.5625
July	206.5208	204.8252	205.6969
August	206.5620	200.0653	203.5749
September	207.7422	203.9385	205.5281
October	205.0018	199.5955	203.1319
November	202.0796	198.0223	200.5105
December	202.7147	199.4173	200.6992