YEARLY HIGH
0.0052 SEK
YEARLY LOW
0.0044 SEK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0049 SEK

2018 BIF to SEK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BIF to SEK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 15, valuing the pair at 0.0052. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 0.0044.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0008 SEK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0046 to the December average rate of 0.0050, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0052 was down 4.92% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0055, 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 26 SEK
2017 Average 25 SEK
Yearly Trough Low 22 SEK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.82 SEK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0052
0.0045
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF to SEK 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 0.0047, compared to 0.0050 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0047
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0050

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0002 SEK (High: 0.0047 / Low: 0.0044). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 SEK (High: 0.0047 / Low: 0.0046).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0002
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.0051) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0046), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0005 (+9.91%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.0051
2017 Avg (August) 0.0046

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0047 0.0044 0.0046
February 0.0047 0.0045 0.0046
March 0.0047 0.0046 0.0047
April 0.0049 0.0047 0.0048
May 0.0051 0.0048 0.0049
June 0.0051 0.0049 0.0050
July 0.0051 0.0049 0.0050
August 0.0052 0.0050 0.0051
September 0.0052 0.0049 0.0050
October 0.0052 0.0049 0.0051
November 0.0051 0.0050 0.0050
December 0.0051 0.0049 0.0050