YEARLY HIGH
905.7000 BIF
YEARLY LOW
872.9775 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
884.1117 BIF

2018 BZD to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BZD to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 14, valuing the pair at 905.7000. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 10, dropping to 872.9775.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 32.7225 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 877.3170 to the December average rate of 896.6304, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 905.7000 was up 2.87% compared to the 2017 peak of 880.4201, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,528,500 BIF
2017 Average 4,282,988 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 4,364,887 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 163,612.64 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

898.5618
875.3856
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BZD 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 879.8949, compared to 888.3285 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.4336 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 879.8949
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 888.3285

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 22.0548 BIF (High: 902.7138 / Low: 880.6590). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.7922 BIF (High: 888.5174 / Low: 880.7252).

October Spread (Volatile) ±22.0548
September Spread (Stable) ±7.7922

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.8662 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8662

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 896.6304) against the same month in 2017 (average: 874.7966), the exchange rate shifted by +21.8338 (+2.50%).

2018 Avg (December) 896.6304
2017 Avg (December) 874.7966

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 886.8085 873.1379 877.3170
February 883.4089 873.7659 877.9111
March 887.4678 874.2573 879.0668
April 887.0589 876.3011 881.5804
May 890.2894 874.6073 881.3567
June 888.6128 872.9775 882.1374
July 888.6100 873.6907 881.2712
August 888.9995 880.0944 883.6724
September 888.5174 880.7252 883.2819
October 902.7138 880.6590 891.3880
November 903.1383 884.1881 893.7270
December 905.7000 885.1361 896.6304