2018 ETB to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

65.4323 BIF

YEARLY LOW

63.3691 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

64.2502 BIF

2018 ETB to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ETB to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 65.4323. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 6, dropping to 63.3691.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0632 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 64.2247 to the December average rate of 64.1045, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 65.4323 was down 13.68% compared to the 2017 peak of 75.8031, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 327,162 BIF

2017 Average 360,923 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 316,846 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,316.02 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

64.5197

63.9951

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 64.3068, compared to 64.1937 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1131 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 64.3068

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 64.1937

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 1.8823 BIF (High: 65.4323 / Low: 63.5501). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4400 BIF (High: 64.4765 / Low: 64.0366).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.8823

August Spread (Stable) ±0.4400

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.1980 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1980

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 64.1045) against the same month in 2017 (average: 64.2856), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1811 (-0.28%).

2018 Avg (December) 64.1045

2017 Avg (December) 64.2856

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	64.6916	63.9220	64.2247
February	64.4646	63.8567	64.1767
March	64.6226	63.7600	64.2340
April	64.9632	63.9955	64.4760
May	65.0909	63.8785	64.3817
June	64.8276	63.9191	64.3477
July	64.7091	63.8162	64.2449
August	64.4765	64.0366	64.2368
September	64.4530	63.5879	64.0388
October	64.7699	63.3691	64.2545
November	64.8744	63.8273	64.2825
December	65.4323	63.5501	64.1045