YEARLY HIGH
19.9269 BIF
YEARLY LOW
18.1430 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.9873 BIF

2018 CVE to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CVE to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 2, valuing the pair at 19.9269. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 14, dropping to 18.1430.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7839 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.4206 to the December average rate of 18.6028, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 19.9269 was up 4.50% compared to the 2017 peak of 19.0693, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 99,634 BIF
2017 Average 88,065 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 90,715 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,919.43 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

19.8068
18.4048
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CVE 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 19.3541, compared to 18.6204 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7337 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19.3541
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.6204

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.9857 BIF (High: 19.8945 / Low: 18.9089). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3436 BIF (High: 18.8989 / Low: 18.5552).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.9857
July Spread (Stable) ±0.3436

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.6737 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6737

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 19.6900) against the same month in 2017 (average: 16.2896), the exchange rate shifted by +3.4004 (+20.87%).

2018 Avg (February) 19.6900
2017 Avg (February) 16.2896

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 19.8945 18.9089 19.4206
February 19.9269 19.4739 19.6900
March 19.8890 19.4458 19.6845
April 19.8550 19.3089 19.6432
May 19.2971 18.5519 18.9695
June 19.0202 18.5044 18.7167
July 18.8989 18.5552 18.7278
August 18.7374 18.1430 18.5389
September 19.0331 18.5626 18.7285
October 18.9139 18.1635 18.6029
November 18.7982 18.1790 18.5216
December 18.8426 18.3536 18.6028