2018 AFN to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

27.8201 BIF

YEARLY LOW

23.3430 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

24.5814 BIF

2018 AFN to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AFN to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 18, valuing the pair at 27.8201. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 17, dropping to 23.3430.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.4771 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 25.2638 to the December average rate of 23.9127, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 27.8201 was up 7.38% compared to the 2017 peak of 25.9090, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 139,101 BIF

2017 Average 126,782 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 116,715 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 22,385.73 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

25.6279

23.4731

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to BIF 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 25.1831, compared to 23.9797 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.2034 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 25.1831

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 23.9797

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 4.4011 BIF (High: 27.8201 / Low: 23.4190). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4654 BIF (High: 25.6924 / Low: 25.2270).

November Spread (Volatile) ±4.4011

March Spread (Stable) ±0.4654

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 0.7317 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7317

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 23.9110) against the same month in 2017 (average: 25.5735), the exchange rate shifted by -1.6625 (-6.50%).

2018 Avg (November) 23.9110

2017 Avg (November) 25.5735

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	25.4985	24.7980	25.2638
February	25.7186	25.2388	25.4483
March	25.6924	25.2270	25.4311
April	25.6999	25.0687	25.3187
May	25.2248	24.5397	24.9264
June	25.0171	24.2745	24.7103
July	24.8936	23.9365	24.3086
August	24.7360	24.0746	24.4125
September	24.1022	23.3430	23.6808
October	24.0876	23.3572	23.6527
November	27.8201	23.4190	23.9110
December	24.3164	23.5391	23.9127