YEARLY HIGH
0.0166 BAM
YEARLY LOW
0.0160 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0164 BAM

2018 XPF to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XPF to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 0.0166. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 3, dropping to 0.0160.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0006 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0164 to the December average rate of 0.0164, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0166 was down 6.12% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0177, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 83 BAM
2017 Average 82 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 80 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.14 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0164
0.0163
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF to BAM 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 0.0164, compared to 0.0164 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0164
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0164

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0005 BAM (High: 0.0165 / Low: 0.0160). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 BAM (High: 0.0165 / Low: 0.0163).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0164) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0164), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+0.32%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0164
2017 Avg (January) 0.0164

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0166 0.0163 0.0164
February 0.0166 0.0163 0.0164
March 0.0165 0.0163 0.0164
April 0.0164 0.0162 0.0164
May 0.0164 0.0163 0.0164
June 0.0165 0.0160 0.0164
July 0.0165 0.0160 0.0164
August 0.0165 0.0161 0.0164
September 0.0165 0.0160 0.0163
October 0.0165 0.0161 0.0164
November 0.0165 0.0160 0.0163
December 0.0165 0.0163 0.0164