2018 CAD to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1438.3079 BIF

YEARLY LOW

1315.9326 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

1371.9363 BIF

2018 CAD to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CAD to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 1438.3079. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 1315.9326.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 122.3753 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1418.3474 to the December average rate of 1344.0082, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1438.3079 was down 0.69% compared to the 2017 peak of 1448.2311, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,191,539 BIF

2017 Average 6,645,748 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 6,579,663 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 611,876.26 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1425.7813

1336.5743

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 1384.4575, compared to 1359.4151 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 25.0424 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1384.4575

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1359.4151

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 55.8225 BIF (High: 1437.1996 / Low: 1381.3772). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 26.6402 BIF (High: 1363.6957 / Low: 1337.0555).

February Spread (Volatile) ±55.8225

July Spread (Stable) ±26.6402

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 37.1271 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -37.1271

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 1418.3474) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1271.5899), the exchange rate shifted by +146.7576 (+11.54%).

2018 Avg (January) 1418.3474

2017 Avg (January) 1271.5899

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1438.3079	1397.0733	1418.3474
February	1437.1996	1381.3772	1403.5040
March	1390.2669	1341.3477	1366.3769
April	1412.0820	1372.4746	1390.5853
May	1395.8319	1353.6600	1376.3144
June	1380.8460	1326.6775	1351.6170
July	1363.6957	1337.0555	1349.0866
August	1373.9698	1345.7800	1361.0889
September	1384.9594	1343.9352	1363.0582
October	1391.4010	1351.1264	1375.3184
November	1383.3314	1345.1222	1363.9304
December	1369.4600	1315.9326	1344.0082