YEARLY HIGH
1.2685 XPF
YEARLY LOW
1.1454 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2053 XPF

2018 BDT to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BDT to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 1.2685. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 1.1454.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1232 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1782 to the December average rate of 1.2508, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.2685 was down 12.32% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.4469, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,343 XPF
2017 Average 6,531 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 5,727 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 615.86 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.2625
1.1525
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT 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 1.1779, compared to 1.2327 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0548 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1779
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2327

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0508 XPF (High: 1.2035 / Low: 1.1527). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0173 XPF (High: 1.2207 / Low: 1.2034).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0508
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0173

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 0.0165 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0165

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 1.2533) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.2218), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0315 (+2.58%).

2018 Avg (November) 1.2533
2017 Avg (November) 1.2218

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2035 1.1527 1.1782
February 1.1727 1.1454 1.1617
March 1.1721 1.1507 1.1641
April 1.1716 1.1498 1.1628
May 1.2236 1.1732 1.1922
June 1.2236 1.1956 1.2085
July 1.2207 1.2034 1.2118
August 1.2449 1.2106 1.2283
September 1.2302 1.2064 1.2211
October 1.2548 1.2169 1.2311
November 1.2685 1.2421 1.2533
December 1.2597 1.2411 1.2508