YEARLY HIGH
0.0210 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0188 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0198 BBD

2018 XPF to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XPF to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.0210. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 0.0188.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0022 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0204 to the December average rate of 0.0191, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0210 was up 3.94% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0202, 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 105 BBD
2017 Average 95 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 94 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10.77 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0209
0.0189
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF to BBD 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 0.0203, compared to 0.0193 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0203
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0193

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0008 BBD (High: 0.0208 / Low: 0.0200). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 BBD (High: 0.0197 / Low: 0.0195).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0008
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.0207) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0178), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0029 (+16.03%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.0207
2017 Avg (February) 0.0178

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0208 0.0200 0.0204
February 0.0210 0.0204 0.0207
March 0.0209 0.0205 0.0207
April 0.0208 0.0202 0.0206
May 0.0201 0.0193 0.0198
June 0.0198 0.0194 0.0196
July 0.0197 0.0195 0.0196
August 0.0196 0.0190 0.0193
September 0.0197 0.0194 0.0195
October 0.0194 0.0190 0.0193
November 0.0192 0.0188 0.0191
December 0.0193 0.0189 0.0191