2018 GTQ to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

242.5150 BIF

YEARLY LOW

229.0393 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

236.3209 BIF

2018 GTQ to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GTQ to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 242.5150. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 23, dropping to 229.0393.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.4757 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 239.8160 to the December average rate of 233.7395, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 242.5150 was up 0.51% compared to the 2017 peak of 241.2731, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,212,575 BIF

2017 Average 1,171,891 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 1,145,197 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 67,378.37 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

240.6127

231.0517

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ 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 238.6632, compared to 233.9785 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.6847 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 238.6632

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 233.9785

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 5.9637 BIF (High: 235.0031 / Low: 229.0393). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.5323 BIF (High: 241.0975 / Low: 238.5652).

October Spread (Volatile) ±5.9637

February Spread (Stable) ±2.5323

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 4.6562 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.6562

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 239.8160) against the same month in 2017 (average: 223.4826), the exchange rate shifted by +16.3334 (+7.31%).

2018 Avg (January) 239.8160

2017 Avg (January) 223.4826

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	242.5150	238.6952	239.8160
February	241.0975	238.5652	239.7468
March	241.2333	236.9008	238.6706
April	240.5758	237.5404	238.9812
May	240.4383	235.1451	238.0859
June	238.7530	234.2582	236.6789
July	238.3047	234.2340	236.3014
August	238.4263	233.8403	236.5895
September	234.1628	229.5973	231.9334
October	235.0031	229.0393	231.8485
November	235.9738	231.0852	233.4589
December	235.8687	231.1251	233.7395