2018 INR to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

27.9209 BIF

YEARLY LOW

23.8885 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

26.0431 BIF

2018 INR to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the INR to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 27.9209. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 6, dropping to 23.8885.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.0324 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 27.7022 to the December average rate of 25.5539, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 27.9209 was up 1.07% compared to the 2017 peak of 27.6265, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 INR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 6,980,235 BIF

2017 Average 6,619,245 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 5,972,128 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,008,106.36 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

28.0398

23.9895

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

INR 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 26.9384, compared to 25.1478 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.7906 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 26.9384

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 25.1478

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 1.6187 BIF (High: 26.0472 / Low: 24.4285). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5128 BIF (High: 27.4211 / Low: 26.9083).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.6187

March Spread (Stable) ±0.5128

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 0.9123 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9123

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 27.7022) against the same month in 2017 (average: 24.6768), the exchange rate shifted by +3.0255 (+12.26%).

2018 Avg (January) 27.7022

2017 Avg (January) 24.6768

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	27.9209	27.3864	27.7022
February	27.6153	27.0626	27.3848
March	27.4211	26.9083	27.1601
April	27.4342	26.4050	26.9829
May	26.6537	25.8548	26.2375
June	26.6677	25.6573	26.1630
July	26.0676	25.5323	25.7924
August	26.0673	24.9135	25.5343
September	24.9432	24.3580	24.6220
October	24.8205	23.8885	24.3270
November	26.0472	24.4285	25.0574
December	26.0169	24.8460	25.5539