2018 CHF to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1908.0534 BIF

YEARLY LOW

1755.5483 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

1818.1616 BIF

2018 CHF to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CHF to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 1908.0534. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 17, dropping to 1755.5483.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 152.5051 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1835.4634 to the December average rate of 1821.6731, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1908.0534 was up 3.01% compared to the 2017 peak of 1852.2383, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,540,267 BIF

2017 Average 8,755,138 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 8,777,741 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 762,525.36 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1900.2403

1765.4909

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF 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 1830.9062, compared to 1805.4171 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 25.4891 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1830.9062

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1805.4171

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 112.8781 BIF (High: 1897.1429 / Low: 1784.2648). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 35.2889 BIF (High: 1802.6388 / Low: 1767.3500).

January Spread (Volatile) ±112.8781

July Spread (Stable) ±35.2889

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 52.6333 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -52.6333

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 1889.0112) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1690.2450), the exchange rate shifted by +198.7663 (+11.76%).

2018 Avg (February) 1889.0112

2017 Avg (February) 1690.2450

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1897.1429	1784.2648	1835.4634
February	1908.0534	1869.8430	1889.0112
March	1893.8586	1838.6381	1863.6172
April	1864.5694	1786.4110	1829.3533
May	1808.4736	1755.5483	1776.7200
June	1811.9477	1770.7447	1791.2720
July	1802.6388	1767.3500	1781.3488
August	1829.4494	1777.2140	1795.5417
September	1861.4692	1811.5146	1833.2842
October	1824.9831	1773.7184	1802.1779
November	1827.2517	1763.3389	1798.4769
December	1847.3605	1794.6955	1821.6731