YEARLY HIGH
1.5713 XPF
YEARLY LOW
1.3895 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4803 XPF

2018 BTN to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BTN to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 1.5713. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 11, dropping to 1.3895.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1818 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5375 to the December average rate of 1.4848, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.5713 was down 10.21% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.7500, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,857 XPF
2017 Average 8,142 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 6,948 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 909.09 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.5501
1.3988
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN 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 1.5018, compared to 1.4587 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0431 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5018
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4587

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0889 XPF (High: 1.5139 / Low: 1.4250). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0188 XPF (High: 1.4966 / Low: 1.4779).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0889
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0188

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 0.0655 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0655

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 1.5375) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.6529), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1154 (-6.98%).

2018 Avg (January) 1.5375
2017 Avg (January) 1.6529

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5713 1.5105 1.5375
February 1.5156 1.4892 1.5014
March 1.4966 1.4779 1.4878
April 1.4986 1.4666 1.4805
May 1.5232 1.4805 1.4958
June 1.5255 1.4890 1.5080
July 1.4969 1.4735 1.4860
August 1.5209 1.4429 1.4870
September 1.4501 1.3966 1.4215
October 1.4335 1.3895 1.4114
November 1.5139 1.4250 1.4616
December 1.5068 1.4577 1.4848