2018 BIF to KGS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0396 KGS

YEARLY LOW

0.0376 KGS

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0385 KGS

2018 BIF to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BIF to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 14, valuing the pair at 0.0396. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 0.0376.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0020 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0392 to the December average rate of 0.0380, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0396 was down 4.94% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0417, 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 198 KGS

2017 Average 200 KGS

Yearly Trough Low 188 KGS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 9.87 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0393

0.0379

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF to KGS 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 0.0387, compared to 0.0383 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0387

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0383

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0010 KGS (High: 0.0391 / Low: 0.0381). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 KGS (High: 0.0385 / Low: 0.0382).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0010

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0392) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0413), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0021 (-5.14%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0392

2017 Avg (January) 0.0413

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0396	0.0386	0.0392
February	0.0391	0.0383	0.0387
March	0.0389	0.0383	0.0386
April	0.0389	0.0383	0.0386
May	0.0391	0.0381	0.0387
June	0.0389	0.0382	0.0385
July	0.0389	0.0382	0.0385
August	0.0387	0.0382	0.0384
September	0.0385	0.0382	0.0384
October	0.0388	0.0377	0.0383
November	0.0388	0.0378	0.0382
December	0.0385	0.0376	0.0380