YEARLY HIGH
0.0637 ALL
YEARLY LOW
0.0588 ALL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0608 ALL

2018 BIF to ALL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BIF to ALL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 0.0637. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 15, dropping to 0.0588.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0049 ALL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0621 to the December average rate of 0.0600, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0637 was down 18.17% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0778, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 318 ALL
2017 Average 346 ALL
Yearly Trough Low 294 ALL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 24.33 ALL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0624
0.0592
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF to ALL 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 0.0607, compared to 0.0609 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0607
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0609

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0030 ALL (High: 0.0637 / Low: 0.0607). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 ALL (High: 0.0613 / Low: 0.0601).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0030
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0621) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0764), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0143 (-18.68%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0621
2017 Avg (January) 0.0764

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0637 0.0607 0.0621
February 0.0618 0.0602 0.0609
March 0.0613 0.0594 0.0602
April 0.0603 0.0588 0.0595
May 0.0618 0.0597 0.0606
June 0.0618 0.0592 0.0609
July 0.0613 0.0601 0.0609
August 0.0626 0.0607 0.0614
September 0.0617 0.0602 0.0612
October 0.0617 0.0599 0.0609
November 0.0620 0.0600 0.0609
December 0.0612 0.0589 0.0600