2018 BIF to MRO Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2030 MRO

YEARLY LOW

0.1170 MRO

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1999 MRO

2018 BIF to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BIF to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 7, valuing the pair at 0.2030. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 7, dropping to 0.1170.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0861 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2013 to the December average rate of 0.1975, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2030 was down 5.58% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2150, 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 1,015 MRO

2017 Average 1,045 MRO

Yearly Trough Low 585 MRO

Transaction Impact: A difference of 430.28 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2021

0.1931

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF to MRO 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 0.2010, compared to 0.1988 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0022 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2010

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1988

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0847 MRO (High: 0.2017 / Low: 0.1170). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 MRO (High: 0.2021 / Low: 0.2005).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0847

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

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 0.0073 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0073

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 0.2010) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2096), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0085 (-4.07%).

2018 Avg (July) 0.2010

2017 Avg (July) 0.2096

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2025	0.1999	0.2013
February	0.2021	0.2005	0.2014
March	0.2028	0.1993	0.2014
April	0.2023	0.1994	0.2006
May	0.2024	0.1986	0.2008
June	0.2025	0.1990	0.2006
July	0.2030	0.1991	0.2010
August	0.2025	0.1990	0.2009
September	0.2019	0.1996	0.2011
October	0.2017	0.1170	0.1939
November	0.2018	0.1966	0.1984
December	0.1999	0.1956	0.1975