YEARLY HIGH
0.3014 UAH
YEARLY LOW
0.2522 UAH
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2692 UAH

2018 XPF to UAH Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XPF to UAH exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 0.3014. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 14, dropping to 0.2522.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0492 UAH. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2912 to the December average rate of 0.2645, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3014 was up 6.58% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2828, 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 1,507 UAH
2017 Average 1,257 UAH
Yearly Trough Low 1,261 UAH
Transaction Impact: A difference of 245.94 UAH purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2947
0.2533
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF to UAH 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 0.2716, compared to 0.2668 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0047 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2716
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2668

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0195 UAH (High: 0.3014 / Low: 0.2819). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0043 UAH (High: 0.2772 / Low: 0.2729).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0195
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0043

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0103 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0103

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.2912) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2421), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0491 (+20.29%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.2912
2017 Avg (January) 0.2421

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3014 0.2819 0.2912
February 0.2918 0.2754 0.2809
March 0.2772 0.2681 0.2719
April 0.2731 0.2657 0.2691
May 0.2642 0.2525 0.2594
June 0.2586 0.2522 0.2568
July 0.2631 0.2559 0.2585
August 0.2762 0.2598 0.2662
September 0.2772 0.2729 0.2753
October 0.2738 0.2671 0.2705
November 0.2705 0.2626 0.2660
December 0.2691 0.2605 0.2645