2018 XPF to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0724 BOB

YEARLY LOW

0.0650 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0684 BOB

2018 XPF to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XPF to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.0724. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 0.0650.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0075 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0707 to the December average rate of 0.0659, 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 0.0724 was up 2.67% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0706, 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 362 BOB

2017 Average 328 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 325 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 37.32 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0721

0.0652

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF to BOB 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 0.0701, compared to 0.0667 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0034 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0701

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0667

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0030 BOB (High: 0.0720 / Low: 0.0690). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 BOB (High: 0.0680 / Low: 0.0672).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0030

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

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 0.0026 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0026

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.0715) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0617), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0098 (+15.84%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.0715

2017 Avg (February) 0.0617

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0720	0.0690	0.0707
February	0.0724	0.0706	0.0715
March	0.0721	0.0709	0.0714
April	0.0717	0.0700	0.0711
May	0.0696	0.0668	0.0685
June	0.0684	0.0670	0.0676
July	0.0680	0.0672	0.0677
August	0.0677	0.0657	0.0668
September	0.0682	0.0670	0.0675
October	0.0671	0.0656	0.0665
November	0.0662	0.0650	0.0658
December	0.0666	0.0654	0.0659