2018 DJF to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

10.2499 BIF

YEARLY LOW

9.7919 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

9.9963 BIF

2018 DJF to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the DJF to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 14, valuing the pair at 10.2499. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 9.7919.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4580 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.8659 to the December average rate of 10.1533, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 10.2499 was up 3.41% compared to the 2017 peak of 9.9121, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 51,250 BIF

2017 Average 48,180 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 48,960 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,290.00 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

10.1820

9.8372

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF 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 9.9555, compared to 10.0371 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0816 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.9555

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.0371

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.2674 BIF (High: 10.2022 / Low: 9.9349). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0948 BIF (High: 10.0337 / Low: 9.9389).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.2674

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0948

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0437 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0437

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 10.1533) against the same month in 2017 (average: 9.8384), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3149 (+3.20%).

2018 Avg (December) 10.1533

2017 Avg (December) 9.8384

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	9.9344	9.7919	9.8659
February	10.0282	9.8449	9.9397
March	10.0593	9.9094	9.9761
April	10.0720	9.9455	10.0165
May	10.0647	9.8772	9.9728
June	10.0337	9.8635	9.9619
July	10.0309	9.8638	9.9533
August	10.0309	9.9006	9.9725
September	10.0337	9.9389	9.9711
October	10.1994	9.9405	10.0624
November	10.2022	9.9349	10.1102
December	10.2499	10.0325	10.1533