YEARLY HIGH
0.8731 BDT
YEARLY LOW
0.7883 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8303 BDT

2018 XPF to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XPF to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 0.8731. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 0.7883.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0848 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8490 to the December average rate of 0.7995, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.8731 was up 3.27% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.8455, 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 4,365 BDT
2017 Average 3,841 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 3,942 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 423.87 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.8672
0.7916
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF to BDT 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 0.8492, compared to 0.8113 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0379 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8492
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8113

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0366 BDT (High: 0.8675 / Low: 0.8309). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0118 BDT (High: 0.8310 / Low: 0.8192).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0366
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0118

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 0.0211 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0211

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.8609) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.7126), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1482 (+20.80%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.8609
2017 Avg (February) 0.7126

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8675 0.8309 0.8490
February 0.8731 0.8527 0.8609
March 0.8691 0.8532 0.8591
April 0.8697 0.8535 0.8600
May 0.8524 0.8172 0.8389
June 0.8364 0.8172 0.8275
July 0.8310 0.8192 0.8252
August 0.8260 0.8033 0.8142
September 0.8289 0.8129 0.8190
October 0.8218 0.7969 0.8123
November 0.8051 0.7883 0.7979
December 0.8057 0.7938 0.7995