2018 BAM to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1126.1605 BIF

YEARLY LOW

1023.7857 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

1074.5971 BIF

2018 BAM to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BAM to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 2, valuing the pair at 1126.1605. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 1023.7857.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 102.3748 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1098.8043 to the December average rate of 1051.8771, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1126.1605 was up 4.36% compared to the 2017 peak of 1079.1450, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,630,802 BIF

2017 Average 4,979,783 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 5,118,928 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 511,874.13 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1121.3037

1042.0081

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 1095.1595, compared to 1054.0346 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 41.1250 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1095.1595

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1054.0346

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 54.3192 BIF (High: 1125.8741 / Low: 1071.5549). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 22.7375 BIF (High: 1121.8191 / Low: 1099.0816).

January Spread (Volatile) ±54.3192

March Spread (Stable) ±22.7375

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 41.5354 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -41.5354

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 1114.6958) against the same month in 2017 (average: 921.8672), the exchange rate shifted by +192.8285 (+20.92%).

2018 Avg (February) 1114.6958

2017 Avg (February) 921.8672

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1125.8741	1071.5549	1098.8043
February	1126.1605	1101.2872	1114.6958
March	1121.8191	1099.0816	1113.6129
April	1123.9515	1095.7605	1113.3669
May	1094.0013	1044.4131	1071.8315
June	1074.8465	1043.4303	1058.6458
July	1082.6517	1050.5571	1060.8580
August	1066.1549	1023.7857	1048.6161
September	1080.2082	1046.6068	1061.4164
October	1075.1118	1031.7167	1052.4961
November	1077.1876	1026.2741	1048.9438
December	1068.5952	1037.3135	1051.8771