2018 BTN to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

28.0037 BIF

YEARLY LOW

23.8813 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

26.0543 BIF

2018 BTN to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BTN to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 28.0037. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 9, dropping to 23.8813.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.1223 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 27.7100 to the December average rate of 25.5879, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 28.0037 was down 5.64% compared to the 2017 peak of 29.6760, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 140,018 BIF

2017 Average 132,460 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 119,407 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 20,611.61 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

28.0468

24.0050

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN 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 26.9497, compared to 25.1590 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.7907 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 26.9497

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 25.1590

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 1.6624 BIF (High: 26.0763 / Low: 24.4139). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4029 BIF (High: 27.3625 / Low: 26.9596).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.6624

March Spread (Stable) ±0.4029

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.8873 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8873

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 27.7100) against the same month in 2017 (average: 24.6743), the exchange rate shifted by +3.0356 (+12.30%).

2018 Avg (January) 27.7100

2017 Avg (January) 24.6743

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	28.0037	27.4688	27.7100
February	27.8093	27.1248	27.4177
March	27.3625	26.9596	27.1633
April	27.3649	26.4623	26.9849
May	26.6543	25.8610	26.2527
June	26.5922	25.7353	26.1696
July	26.0883	25.5783	25.7935
August	25.9885	24.9625	25.5313
September	24.9625	24.4169	24.6440
October	24.7844	23.8813	24.3418
November	26.0763	24.4139	25.0556
December	26.1549	25.0062	25.5879