2018 XPF to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1503 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

0.1189 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1308 ZAR

2018 XPF to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XPF to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 0.1503. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 24, dropping to 0.1189.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0314 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1246 to the December average rate of 0.1363, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1503 was up 5.65% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1423, 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 751 ZAR

2017 Average 629 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 595 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 156.75 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1460

0.1201

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF to ZAR 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 0.1247, compared to 0.1369 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0122 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1247

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1369

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0145 ZAR (High: 0.1437 / Low: 0.1292). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0031 ZAR (High: 0.1265 / Low: 0.1234).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0145

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0031

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0058 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0058

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.1439) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1314), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0125 (+9.51%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.1439

2017 Avg (September) 0.1314

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1265	0.1234	0.1246
February	0.1263	0.1189	0.1223
March	0.1243	0.1212	0.1224
April	0.1269	0.1217	0.1245
May	0.1274	0.1214	0.1242
June	0.1346	0.1233	0.1301
July	0.1350	0.1289	0.1312
August	0.1437	0.1292	0.1359
September	0.1503	0.1373	0.1439
October	0.1433	0.1368	0.1400
November	0.1378	0.1305	0.1342
December	0.1398	0.1304	0.1363