2018 BIF to DJF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1021 DJF

YEARLY LOW

0.0976 DJF

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1000 DJF

2018 BIF to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BIF to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 14, valuing the pair at 0.1021. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 0.0976.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0046 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1014 to the December average rate of 0.0985, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1021 was down 4.86% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1073, 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 511 DJF

2017 Average 519 DJF

Yearly Trough Low 488 DJF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 22.82 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1016

0.0982

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF to DJF 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 0.1005, compared to 0.0996 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1005

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0996

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0026 DJF (High: 0.1007 / Low: 0.0980). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 DJF (High: 0.1006 / Low: 0.0997).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0026

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.1014) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1064), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0050 (-4.72%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.1014

2017 Avg (January) 0.1064

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1021	0.1007	0.1014
February	0.1016	0.0997	0.1006
March	0.1009	0.0994	0.1002
April	0.1005	0.0993	0.0998
May	0.1012	0.0994	0.1003
June	0.1014	0.0997	0.1004
July	0.1014	0.0997	0.1005
August	0.1010	0.0997	0.1003
September	0.1006	0.0997	0.1003
October	0.1006	0.0980	0.0994
November	0.1007	0.0980	0.0989
December	0.0997	0.0976	0.0985