YEARLY HIGH
12.1617 KMF
YEARLY LOW
0.2232 KMF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2677 KMF

2018 BIF to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BIF to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 5, valuing the pair at 12.1617. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 0.2232.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.9386 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2289 to the December average rate of 0.2394, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 12.1617 was up 4227.33% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2810, 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 60,809 KMF
2017 Average 1,268 KMF
Yearly Trough Low 1,116 KMF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 59,692.84 KMF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

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0.1847
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF to KMF 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 0.2300, compared to 0.3055 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0755 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2300
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3055

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 11.9248 KMF (High: 12.1617 / Low: 0.2369). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0047 KMF (High: 0.2287 / Low: 0.2240).

November Spread (Volatile) ±11.9248
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0047

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.3983 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3983

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.6377) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2390), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3987 (+166.78%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.6377
2017 Avg (November) 0.2390

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2353 0.2238 0.2289
February 0.2287 0.2232 0.2259
March 0.2287 0.2240 0.2260
April 0.2305 0.2241 0.2265
May 0.2400 0.2288 0.2346
June 0.2409 0.2346 0.2380
July 0.2405 0.2349 0.2378
August 0.2451 0.2364 0.2406
September 0.2407 0.2343 0.2381
October 0.2443 0.2352 0.2393
November 12.1617 0.2369 0.6377
December 0.2419 0.2366 0.2394