YEARLY HIGH
53.1521 XPF
YEARLY LOW
47.6914 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
50.5502 XPF

2018 BBD to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BBD to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 53.1521. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 47.6914.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.4607 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 48.9121 to the December average rate of 52.4440, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 53.1521 was down 6.98% compared to the 2017 peak of 57.1432, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 265,760 XPF
2017 Average 264,937 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 238,457 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 27,303.28 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

52.9102
47.9103
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 49.2984, compared to 51.8021 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.5037 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 49.2984
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 51.8021

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 2.0227 XPF (High: 50.0192 / Low: 47.9965). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5007 XPF (High: 51.2521 / Low: 50.7514).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.0227
July Spread (Stable) ±0.5007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.5851 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5851

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 52.4935) against the same month in 2017 (average: 50.8073), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6863 (+3.32%).

2018 Avg (November) 52.4935
2017 Avg (November) 50.8073

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 50.0192 47.9965 48.9121
February 48.9395 47.6914 48.3270
March 48.7135 47.8965 48.3732
April 49.3851 48.1801 48.6084
May 51.7138 49.7580 50.4751
June 51.6029 50.5493 51.0944
July 51.2521 50.7514 51.0221
August 52.6093 50.9547 51.7044
September 51.6102 50.6652 51.2127
October 52.7331 51.4797 51.9358
November 53.1521 52.0849 52.4935
December 52.7803 51.9217 52.4440