2018 KGS to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

26.5631 BIF

YEARLY LOW

25.2397 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

25.9773 BIF

2018 KGS to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KGS to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 14, valuing the pair at 26.5631. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 25.2397.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3234 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 25.5372 to the December average rate of 26.3082, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 26.5631 was down 14.50% compared to the 2017 peak of 31.0683, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 132,815 BIF

2017 Average 125,312 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 126,199 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,616.85 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

26.3852

25.4601

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 25.8331, compared to 26.1215 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2884 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 25.8331

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 26.1215

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.7000 BIF (High: 26.4973 / Low: 25.7973). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2292 BIF (High: 26.2117 / Low: 25.9825).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.7000

September Spread (Stable) ±0.2292

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0613 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0613

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 26.3082) against the same month in 2017 (average: 25.2616), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0465 (+4.14%).

2018 Avg (December) 26.3082

2017 Avg (December) 25.2616

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	25.9003	25.2397	25.5372
February	26.1134	25.5469	25.8285
March	26.1299	25.7243	25.9138
April	26.1084	25.7373	25.9084
May	26.2378	25.5463	25.8471
June	26.1984	25.6894	25.9636
July	26.1549	25.7083	25.9615
August	26.2117	25.8712	26.0576
September	26.2117	25.9825	26.0608
October	26.4973	25.7973	26.1447
November	26.4330	25.7427	26.1961
December	26.5631	25.9909	26.3082