YEARLY HIGH
0.0045 HKD
YEARLY LOW
0.0043 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0044 HKD

2018 BIF to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BIF to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 14, valuing the pair at 0.0045. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 0.0043.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0002 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0044 to the December average rate of 0.0043, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0045 was down 3.87% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0047, 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 22 HKD
2017 Average 23 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 21 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 0.96 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0045
0.0043
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF to HKD 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 0.0044, compared to 0.0044 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0044
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0044

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0001 HKD (High: 0.0044 / Low: 0.0043). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 HKD (High: 0.0045 / Low: 0.0044).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0001
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0044) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0046), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0002 (-3.94%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0044
2017 Avg (January) 0.0046

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0045 0.0044 0.0044
February 0.0045 0.0044 0.0044
March 0.0045 0.0044 0.0044
April 0.0045 0.0044 0.0044
May 0.0045 0.0044 0.0044
June 0.0045 0.0044 0.0044
July 0.0045 0.0044 0.0044
August 0.0045 0.0044 0.0044
September 0.0044 0.0044 0.0044
October 0.0044 0.0043 0.0044
November 0.0044 0.0043 0.0044
December 0.0044 0.0043 0.0043