YEARLY HIGH
106.3042 XPF
YEARLY LOW
95.3829 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
101.1005 XPF

2018 BMD to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BMD to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 106.3042. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 95.3829.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.9213 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 97.8243 to the December average rate of 104.8880, 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 106.3042 was down 6.95% compared to the 2017 peak of 114.2500, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 531,521 XPF
2017 Average 529,875 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 476,914 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 54,606.56 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

105.8204
95.8207
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BMD 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 98.5967, compared to 103.6042 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.0075 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 98.5967
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 103.6042

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 4.0454 XPF (High: 100.0383 / Low: 95.9930). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0014 XPF (High: 102.5042 / Low: 101.5028).

January Spread (Volatile) ±4.0454
July Spread (Stable) ±1.0014

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 1.1703 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1703

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 104.9871) against the same month in 2017 (average: 101.6146), the exchange rate shifted by +3.3725 (+3.32%).

2018 Avg (November) 104.9871
2017 Avg (November) 101.6146

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 100.0383 95.9930 97.8243
February 97.8790 95.3829 96.6540
March 97.4270 95.7930 96.7464
April 98.7702 96.3603 97.2168
May 103.4277 99.5161 100.9502
June 103.2058 101.0986 102.1889
July 102.5042 101.5028 102.0443
August 105.2186 101.9094 103.4089
September 103.2203 101.3304 102.4253
October 105.4663 102.9593 103.8717
November 106.3042 104.1698 104.9871
December 105.5605 103.8435 104.8880