2018 MGA to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5773 BIF

YEARLY LOW

0.4868 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5328 BIF

2018 MGA to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MGA to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 9, valuing the pair at 0.5773. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 1, dropping to 0.4868.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0905 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5438 to the December average rate of 0.5091, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5773 was down 3.63% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5990, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,887 BIF

2017 Average 2,762 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 2,434 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 452.51 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5668

0.4943

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MGA 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 0.5473, compared to 0.5183 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0290 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5473

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5183

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0342 BIF (High: 0.5210 / Low: 0.4868). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0133 BIF (High: 0.5441 / Low: 0.5308).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0342

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0133

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0162 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0162

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.5608) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.5326), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0282 (+5.29%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.5608

2017 Avg (March) 0.5326

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5526	0.5372	0.5438
February	0.5681	0.5455	0.5570
March	0.5773	0.5474	0.5608
April	0.5566	0.5427	0.5509
May	0.5522	0.5314	0.5437
June	0.5389	0.5164	0.5275
July	0.5396	0.5201	0.5298
August	0.5441	0.5308	0.5368
September	0.5308	0.5160	0.5220
October	0.5206	0.5033	0.5116
November	0.5149	0.4892	0.5003
December	0.5210	0.4868	0.5091