YEARLY HIGH
57.5015 BIF
YEARLY LOW
54.8654 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
56.1530 BIF

2018 NIO to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NIO to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 57.5015. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 23, dropping to 54.8654.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.6360 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 56.9461 to the December average rate of 55.7238, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 57.5015 was down 1.76% compared to the 2017 peak of 58.5341, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 287,507 BIF
2017 Average 287,220 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 274,327 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,180.08 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

57.0987
55.2677
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NIO 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 56.6206, compared to 55.6854 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.9353 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 56.6206
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 55.6854

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 1.5186 BIF (High: 56.5576 / Low: 55.0391). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6687 BIF (High: 57.1516 / Low: 56.4829).

October Spread (Volatile) ±1.5186
April Spread (Stable) ±0.6687

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 0.3387 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3387

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 56.9461) against the same month in 2017 (average: 57.1383), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1922 (-0.34%).

2018 Avg (January) 56.9461
2017 Avg (January) 57.1383

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 57.5015 56.5135 56.9461
February 57.0740 56.3473 56.6548
March 57.1750 56.1977 56.6911
April 57.1516 56.4829 56.7863
May 57.0427 55.8825 56.4921
June 56.6804 55.6221 56.1534
July 56.5769 55.3176 55.8501
August 56.2874 55.2493 55.6920
September 55.6134 54.8654 55.4203
October 56.5576 55.0391 55.6875
November 56.3665 55.0779 55.7385
December 56.2924 54.9860 55.7238