2018 NAD to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

153.8328 BIF

YEARLY LOW

116.9294 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

135.2702 BIF

2018 NAD to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NAD to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 153.8328. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 116.9294.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 36.9034 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 144.7202 to the December average rate of 127.0024, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 153.8328 was up 7.69% compared to the 2017 peak of 142.8439, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 769,164 BIF

2017 Average 647,897 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 584,647 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 184,516.96 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

152.0201

118.7507

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NAD 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 144.1771, compared to 126.3633 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 17.8138 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 144.1771

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 126.3633

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 12.5564 BIF (High: 134.4880 / Low: 121.9315). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.4979 BIF (High: 144.4200 / Low: 138.9221).

August Spread (Volatile) ±12.5564

May Spread (Stable) ±5.4979

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 7.4881 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -7.4881

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 149.2476) against the same month in 2017 (average: 128.2367), the exchange rate shifted by +21.0109 (+16.38%).

2018 Avg (February) 149.2476

2017 Avg (February) 128.2367

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	149.5146	140.8716	144.7202
February	153.8328	145.4129	149.2476
March	151.7955	145.7385	149.0389
April	150.5285	142.4427	146.4156
May	144.4200	138.9221	141.5642
June	141.0709	128.6970	134.0761
July	134.8506	127.7402	131.6501
August	134.4880	121.9315	126.8407
September	125.9742	116.9294	121.5232
October	127.4482	119.5193	123.4995
November	132.0790	123.9046	127.6637
December	132.8091	122.9826	127.0024