YEARLY HIGH
0.0097 MDL
YEARLY LOW
0.0092 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0095 MDL

2018 BIF to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BIF to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 0.0097. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 4, dropping to 0.0092.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0006 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0096 to the December average rate of 0.0095, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0097 was down 19.38% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0121, 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 49 MDL
2017 Average 54 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 46 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2.79 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0096
0.0093
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF to MDL 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 0.0094, compared to 0.0095 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0094
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0095

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0003 MDL (High: 0.0097 / Low: 0.0094). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 MDL (High: 0.0095 / Low: 0.0094).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0096) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0119), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0023 (-19.50%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0096
2017 Avg (January) 0.0119

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0097 0.0094 0.0096
February 0.0095 0.0094 0.0094
March 0.0095 0.0093 0.0094
April 0.0094 0.0092 0.0093
May 0.0096 0.0093 0.0094
June 0.0096 0.0094 0.0095
July 0.0096 0.0093 0.0094
August 0.0095 0.0093 0.0094
September 0.0095 0.0094 0.0095
October 0.0097 0.0094 0.0095
November 0.0096 0.0094 0.0095
December 0.0096 0.0094 0.0095