2018 BGN to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1129.9543 BIF

YEARLY LOW

1022.6211 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

1073.5814 BIF

2018 BGN to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BGN to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 2, valuing the pair at 1129.9543. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 1022.6211.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 107.3332 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1099.8287 to the December average rate of 1051.3193, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1129.9543 was up 4.71% compared to the 2017 peak of 1079.1178, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,649,772 BIF

2017 Average 4,981,103 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 5,113,106 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 536,666.01 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1121.4205

1038.8203

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BGN 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 1094.9946, compared to 1052.1682 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 42.8264 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1094.9946

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1052.1682

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 53.5852 BIF (High: 1126.0853 / Low: 1072.5001). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 20.9408 BIF (High: 1071.9143 / Low: 1050.9735).

January Spread (Volatile) ±53.5852

July Spread (Stable) ±20.9408

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 40.5512 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -40.5512

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 1114.5371) against the same month in 2017 (average: 921.3292), the exchange rate shifted by +193.2080 (+20.97%).

2018 Avg (February) 1114.5371

2017 Avg (February) 921.3292

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1126.0853	1072.5001	1099.8287
February	1129.9543	1101.6105	1114.5371
March	1126.0461	1100.0370	1113.6479
April	1122.5723	1094.6946	1111.8847
May	1089.3633	1044.9301	1071.3335
June	1075.5699	1046.4323	1058.7355
July	1071.9143	1050.9735	1058.7352
August	1060.8090	1026.2738	1047.4050
September	1073.4173	1046.9453	1057.7665
October	1072.0122	1031.6457	1052.0795
November	1063.1755	1022.6211	1045.7037
December	1068.1670	1037.1635	1051.3193