YEARLY HIGH
888.6770 BIF
YEARLY LOW
824.5327 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
854.0586 BIF

2018 FJD to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the FJD to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 29, valuing the pair at 888.6770. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 6, dropping to 824.5327.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 64.1443 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 872.5953 to the December average rate of 851.4899, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 888.6770 was up 1.26% compared to the 2017 peak of 877.6298, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,443,385 BIF
2017 Average 4,184,222 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 4,122,664 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 320,721.39 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

878.3721
831.2994
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FJD 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 865.0891, compared to 843.0281 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 22.0610 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 865.0891
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 843.0281

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 32.5537 BIF (High: 888.6770 / Low: 856.1233). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 11.6791 BIF (High: 850.8653 / Low: 839.1862).

January Spread (Volatile) ±32.5537
July Spread (Stable) ±11.6791

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 16.2548 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -16.2548

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 872.5953) against the same month in 2017 (average: 806.8353), the exchange rate shifted by +65.7600 (+8.15%).

2018 Avg (January) 872.5953
2017 Avg (January) 806.8353

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 888.6770 856.1233 872.5953
February 884.1146 865.5668 874.4494
March 883.0925 858.6252 870.0782
April 880.7779 853.8362 868.2455
May 867.7736 842.1101 851.9907
June 867.0968 843.7984 853.1756
July 850.8653 839.1862 844.3945
August 849.8313 828.8135 841.3170
September 842.4783 828.8146 835.7616
October 846.1897 824.5327 835.2221
November 862.1099 830.6705 849.9837
December 865.9683 835.4876 851.4899