YEARLY HIGH
118.0847 BIF
YEARLY LOW
112.8383 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
115.1261 BIF

2018 MVR to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MVR to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 14, valuing the pair at 118.0847. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 20, dropping to 112.8383.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.2464 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 114.4619 to the December average rate of 116.9572, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 118.0847 was down 3.88% compared to the 2017 peak of 122.8501, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 590,423 BIF
2017 Average 558,179 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 564,191 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26,232.11 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

117.2259
114.0006
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MVR 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 114.5084, compared to 115.7439 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.2355 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 114.5084
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 115.7439

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 3.1382 BIF (High: 117.5401 / Low: 114.4019). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3833 BIF (High: 114.9991 / Low: 113.6157).

November Spread (Volatile) ±3.1382
February Spread (Stable) ±1.3833

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.5749 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5749

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 116.9572) against the same month in 2017 (average: 114.1669), the exchange rate shifted by +2.7903 (+2.44%).

2018 Avg (December) 116.9572
2017 Avg (December) 114.1669

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 114.9991 113.4691 114.4619
February 114.9991 113.6157 114.3400
March 115.5835 113.5163 114.3321
April 115.7050 113.4853 114.8443
May 115.4836 112.8383 114.2694
June 115.9406 113.2707 114.8027
July 115.9416 113.4512 114.8134
August 115.9740 114.0233 115.0228
September 115.9253 114.5138 115.1350
October 117.5263 114.4661 116.0792
November 117.5401 114.4019 116.4559
December 118.0847 115.5847 116.9572