YEARLY HIGH
0.0551 CVE
YEARLY LOW
0.0502 CVE
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0527 CVE

2018 BIF to CVE Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BIF to CVE exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 14, valuing the pair at 0.0551. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 0.0502.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0049 CVE. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0515 to the December average rate of 0.0538, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0551 was down 12.78% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0632, 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 276 CVE
2017 Average 285 CVE
Yearly Trough Low 251 CVE
Transaction Impact: A difference of 24.67 CVE purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0543
0.0505
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF to CVE 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 0.0517, compared to 0.0537 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0020 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0517
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0537

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0026 CVE (High: 0.0529 / Low: 0.0503). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 CVE (High: 0.0539 / Low: 0.0529).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0026
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.0539) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0538), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+0.22%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.0539
2017 Avg (August) 0.0538

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0529 0.0503 0.0515
February 0.0514 0.0502 0.0508
March 0.0514 0.0503 0.0508
April 0.0518 0.0504 0.0509
May 0.0539 0.0518 0.0527
June 0.0540 0.0526 0.0534
July 0.0539 0.0529 0.0534
August 0.0551 0.0534 0.0539
September 0.0539 0.0525 0.0534
October 0.0551 0.0529 0.0538
November 0.0550 0.0532 0.0540
December 0.0545 0.0531 0.0538