YEARLY HIGH
2207.1149 BIF
YEARLY LOW
1999.8755 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
2099.9198 BIF

2018 EUR to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the EUR to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 2207.1149. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 1999.8755.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 207.2393 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2151.1272 to the December average rate of 2056.4709, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2207.1149 was up 4.59% compared to the 2017 peak of 2110.1662, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,035,574 BIF
2017 Average 9,742,804 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 9,999,378 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,036,196.73 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2192.5157
2032.3436
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EUR 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 2141.5791, compared to 2058.2605 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 83.3186 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2141.5791
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2058.2605

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 107.2926 BIF (High: 2201.5835 / Low: 2094.2909). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 44.0650 BIF (High: 2098.0007 / Low: 2053.9358).

January Spread (Volatile) ±107.2926
July Spread (Stable) ±44.0650

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 80.4772 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -80.4772

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 2179.1680) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1801.8119), the exchange rate shifted by +377.3561 (+20.94%).

2018 Avg (February) 2179.1680
2017 Avg (February) 1801.8119

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2201.5835 2094.2909 2151.1272
February 2207.1149 2156.3714 2179.1680
March 2200.1264 2152.9351 2178.7553
April 2196.4462 2139.2641 2174.9769
May 2131.7470 2040.9270 2094.4997
June 2103.9983 2044.9208 2070.9475
July 2098.0007 2053.9358 2071.3759
August 2074.1797 2006.6841 2049.0425
September 2100.9293 2048.5855 2068.8923
October 2093.7898 2017.0583 2058.0903
November 2079.1736 1999.8755 2045.6913
December 2089.1118 2029.4407 2056.4709