2018 BND to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1357.9020 BIF

YEARLY LOW

1133.1430 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

1267.4627 BIF

2018 BND to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BND to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 4, valuing the pair at 1357.9020. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 9, dropping to 1133.1430.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 224.7590 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1334.0218 to the December average rate of 1152.1946, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1357.9020 was up 3.01% compared to the 2017 peak of 1318.1696, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BND based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 6,789,510 BIF

2017 Average 6,243,735 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 5,665,715 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,123,794.84 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1365.0580

1132.8433

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BND to BIF 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 1318.3219, compared to 1216.6036 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 101.7184 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1318.3219

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1216.6036

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 177.1403 BIF (High: 1316.6008 / Low: 1139.4604). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 22.9237 BIF (High: 1346.5162 / Low: 1323.5925).

November Spread (Volatile) ±177.1403

February Spread (Stable) ±22.9237

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 89.9955 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -89.9955

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 1345.7068) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1213.1368), the exchange rate shifted by +132.5700 (+10.93%).

2018 Avg (April) 1345.7068

2017 Avg (April) 1213.1368

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1354.5472	1312.1038	1334.0218
February	1346.5162	1323.5925	1337.1666
March	1357.7360	1329.3974	1342.8371
April	1357.9020	1324.5532	1345.7068
May	1346.1393	1208.0199	1311.4840
June	1328.7671	1169.4412	1238.7152
July	1328.8171	1167.2884	1251.3478
August	1295.5520	1166.7608	1179.2696
September	1299.3323	1171.8005	1202.6054
October	1290.3506	1255.3203	1272.0139
November	1316.6008	1139.4604	1242.1901
December	1300.9375	1133.1430	1152.1946