2018 BIF to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3280 XAF

YEARLY LOW

0.2972 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3126 XAF

2018 BIF to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BIF to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 0.3280. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 0.2972.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0308 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3050 to the December average rate of 0.3190, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3280 was down 12.83% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3763, 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 1,640 XAF

2017 Average 1,690 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 1,486 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 153.99 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3226

0.2991

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF to XAF 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 0.3065, compared to 0.3187 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0123 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3065

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3187

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0153 XAF (High: 0.3132 / Low: 0.2979). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0065 XAF (High: 0.3047 / Low: 0.2981).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0153

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0065

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0040 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0040

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.3207) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3182), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0025 (+0.79%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.3207

2017 Avg (November) 0.3182

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3132	0.2979	0.3050
February	0.3042	0.2972	0.3010
March	0.3047	0.2981	0.3011
April	0.3066	0.2986	0.3016
May	0.3214	0.3077	0.3132
June	0.3208	0.3118	0.3168
July	0.3194	0.3127	0.3167
August	0.3269	0.3162	0.3202
September	0.3202	0.3122	0.3171
October	0.3252	0.3133	0.3187
November	0.3280	0.3155	0.3207
December	0.3232	0.3140	0.3190