2018 BOB to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

264.7089 BIF

YEARLY LOW

253.5371 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

257.2751 BIF

2018 BOB to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BOB to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 20, valuing the pair at 264.7089. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 253.5371.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.1718 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 255.0845 to the December average rate of 261.5303, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 264.7089 was up 3.02% compared to the 2017 peak of 256.9366, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,323,544 BIF

2017 Average 1,241,633 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 1,267,685 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 55,859.00 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

262.1749

254.4399

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 255.9038, compared to 258.6463 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.7426 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 255.9038

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 258.6463

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 6.7799 BIF (High: 264.7089 / Low: 257.9290). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.5313 BIF (High: 258.5946 / Low: 256.0634).

November Spread (Volatile) ±6.7799

August Spread (Stable) ±2.5313

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.2803 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2803

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 260.6445) against the same month in 2017 (average: 252.8779), the exchange rate shifted by +7.7667 (+3.07%).

2018 Avg (November) 260.6445

2017 Avg (November) 252.8779

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	257.9593	253.5371	255.0845
February	257.0184	254.1318	255.3871
March	257.7420	254.1580	255.5873
April	258.0317	254.9016	256.4488
May	258.9716	254.3202	256.3535
June	258.4865	253.9285	256.5615
July	260.0995	254.1917	256.5784
August	258.5946	256.0634	257.0650
September	258.3826	254.3862	256.7847
October	262.6666	256.7188	259.2751
November	264.7089	257.9290	260.6445
December	264.2043	258.4220	261.5303