2018 BIF to UZS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 BIF to UZS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the BIF to UZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 4.6680. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 6, dropping to 4.3631.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3049 UZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.6196 to the December average rate of 4.6042, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4.6680 was up 0.28% compared to the 2017 peak of 4.6552, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BIF based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
BIF to UZS Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 4.5755, compared to 4.5080 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0675 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.1526 UZS (High: 4.5581 / Low: 4.4056). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0539 UZS (High: 4.6680 / Low: 4.6141).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween August and December, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0667 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 4.6420) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.9476), the exchange rate shifted by +2.6944 (+138.34%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.6459 | 4.5644 | 4.6196 |
| February | 4.6680 | 4.6141 | 4.6420 |
| March | 4.6453 | 4.5702 | 4.6191 |
| April | 4.5944 | 4.5345 | 4.5672 |
| May | 4.5797 | 4.4679 | 4.5359 |
| June | 4.5362 | 4.4189 | 4.4692 |
| July | 4.4594 | 4.3653 | 4.4117 |
| August | 4.4221 | 4.3631 | 4.3928 |
| September | 4.5581 | 4.4056 | 4.4728 |
| October | 4.6268 | 4.5262 | 4.5750 |
| November | 4.6472 | 4.5322 | 4.5913 |
| December | 4.6557 | 4.5537 | 4.6042 |