YEARLY HIGH
10.3921 XPF
YEARLY LOW
9.2918 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.9245 XPF

2018 BWP to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BWP to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 29, valuing the pair at 10.3921. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 9.2918.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1003 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.0389 to the December average rate of 9.8076, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 10.3921 was down 4.97% compared to the 2017 peak of 10.9355, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 51,961 XPF
2017 Average 51,216 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 46,459 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,501.65 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

10.2430
9.4277
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 10.0833, compared to 9.7658 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3174 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.0833
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.7658

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.4706 XPF (High: 10.0184 / Low: 9.5478). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1698 XPF (High: 10.2101 / Low: 10.0403).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.4706
March Spread (Stable) ±0.1698

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.2873 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2873

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 10.1750) against the same month in 2017 (average: 10.4418), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2668 (-2.56%).

2018 Avg (May) 10.1750
2017 Avg (May) 10.4418

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.1664 9.9215 10.0389
February 10.3054 9.9612 10.1134
March 10.2101 10.0403 10.1136
April 10.1575 9.9690 10.0619
May 10.3921 10.0395 10.1750
June 10.2278 9.7748 9.9967
July 10.0236 9.7942 9.9029
August 10.0184 9.5478 9.7829
September 9.7037 9.2918 9.4956
October 9.8371 9.5879 9.7347
November 10.0124 9.7090 9.8711
December 10.0580 9.6755 9.8076