2018 AWG to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1013.8911 BIF

YEARLY LOW

976.8434 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

991.7942 BIF

2018 AWG to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AWG to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 14, valuing the pair at 1013.8911. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 976.8434.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 37.0478 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 984.7186 to the December average rate of 1004.0838, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1013.8911 was up 2.34% compared to the 2017 peak of 990.6833, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,069,456 BIF

2017 Average 4,798,128 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 4,884,217 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 185,238.77 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1006.0203

982.7821

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG 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 989.0560, compared to 994.5325 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.4765 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 989.0560

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 994.5325

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 26.5825 BIF (High: 1008.8911 / Low: 982.3087). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.7331 BIF (High: 992.2244 / Low: 983.4913).

November Spread (Volatile) ±26.5825

September Spread (Stable) ±8.7331

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 2.9129 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.9129

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 1004.0838) against the same month in 2017 (average: 983.4240), the exchange rate shifted by +20.6598 (+2.10%).

2018 Avg (December) 1004.0838

2017 Avg (December) 983.4240

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	989.3882	976.8434	984.7186
February	994.3989	977.9908	985.5339
March	1001.4042	982.4846	989.5471
April	1003.3803	983.2139	992.1917
May	1001.3992	982.7361	990.6862
June	999.0217	982.0730	991.6583
July	998.4623	982.1027	990.2301
August	996.6535	983.4340	990.4713
September	992.2244	983.4913	987.5584
October	1008.6134	983.1388	995.1190
November	1008.8911	982.3087	999.7322
December	1013.8911	992.1067	1004.0838