2018 BAM to XPF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BAM based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |