YEARLY HIGH
62.6897 XPF
YEARLY LOW
60.3136 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
61.0672 XPF

2018 BAM to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BAM to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 3, valuing the pair at 62.6897. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 60.3136.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.3760 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 60.9554 to the December average rate of 61.0378, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 62.6897 was up 1.28% compared to the 2017 peak of 61.8986, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BAM based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 313,448 XPF
2017 Average 305,478 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 301,568 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,880.23 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

61.2496
60.9286
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to XPF 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 61.0242, compared to 61.1102 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0860 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 61.0242
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 61.1102

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 2.0827 XPF (High: 62.6028 / Low: 60.5202). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6217 XPF (High: 61.4023 / Low: 60.7805).

November Spread (Volatile) ±2.0827
December Spread (Stable) ±0.6217

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1969 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1969

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 61.2229) against the same month in 2017 (average: 61.0260), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1969 (+0.32%).

2018 Avg (September) 61.2229
2017 Avg (September) 61.0260

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 61.2555 60.3136 60.9554
February 61.4722 60.3989 61.0417
March 61.4032 60.5806 60.9936
April 61.6294 60.8442 61.0864
May 61.4933 60.7940 61.0663
June 62.3914 60.6602 61.0020
July 62.4666 60.6381 61.1168
August 62.0046 60.6007 61.0696
September 62.6897 60.7011 61.2229
October 62.0588 60.6606 61.0259
November 62.6028 60.5202 61.1883
December 61.4023 60.7805 61.0378