YEARLY HIGH
0.0267 SDG
YEARLY LOW
0.0039 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0131 SDG

2018 BIF to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BIF to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 0.0267. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 0.0039.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0228 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0040 to the December average rate of 0.0263, the exchange rate registered a net change of 562.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0267 was up 569.11% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0040, 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 134 SDG
2017 Average 19 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 20 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 113.91 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0287
0.0017
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF to SDG 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 0.0090, compared to 0.0171 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0080 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0090
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0171

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0166 SDG (High: 0.0266 / Low: 0.0100). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 SDG (High: 0.0040 / Low: 0.0039).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0166
January 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.0265) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0038), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0227 (+596.19%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.0265
2017 Avg (November) 0.0038

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0040 0.0039 0.0040
February 0.0103 0.0040 0.0095
March 0.0103 0.0101 0.0102
April 0.0103 0.0101 0.0102
May 0.0103 0.0101 0.0102
June 0.0103 0.0101 0.0102
July 0.0102 0.0101 0.0102
August 0.0102 0.0101 0.0102
September 0.0102 0.0101 0.0102
October 0.0266 0.0100 0.0191
November 0.0267 0.0262 0.0265
December 0.0267 0.0260 0.0263