2018 GNF to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2004 BIF

YEARLY LOW

0.1941 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1964 BIF

2018 GNF to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GNF to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 0.2004. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 8, dropping to 0.1941.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0063 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1957 to the December average rate of 0.1974, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2004 was up 1.46% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1975, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,002 BIF

2017 Average 945 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 970 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 31.46 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1977

0.1955

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GNF 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 0.1962, compared to 0.1967 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1962

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1967

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0042 BIF (High: 0.1998 / Low: 0.1956). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 BIF (High: 0.1965 / Low: 0.1954).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0042

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.1974) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1950), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0024 (+1.24%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.1974

2017 Avg (December) 0.1950

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1969	0.1944	0.1957
February	0.1972	0.1947	0.1959
March	0.1978	0.1949	0.1961
April	0.1981	0.1952	0.1964
May	0.1989	0.1948	0.1965
June	0.1977	0.1943	0.1963
July	0.1973	0.1941	0.1957
August	0.1998	0.1956	0.1962
September	0.1965	0.1954	0.1959
October	0.1992	0.1955	0.1972
November	0.1989	0.1963	0.1976
December	0.2004	0.1962	0.1974