2018 PYG to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3263 BIF

YEARLY LOW

0.2961 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3103 BIF

2018 PYG to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PYG to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 9, valuing the pair at 0.3263. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 28, dropping to 0.2961.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0302 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3123 to the December average rate of 0.3050, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3263 was up 3.24% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3161, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,631 BIF

2017 Average 1,529 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 1,480 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 151.16 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3220

0.2992

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PYG 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 0.3155, compared to 0.3050 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0105 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3155

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3050

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0120 BIF (High: 0.3200 / Low: 0.3080). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0038 BIF (High: 0.3052 / Low: 0.3014).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0120

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0038

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0052 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0052

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.3201) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3075), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0126 (+4.11%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.3201

2017 Avg (March) 0.3075

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3167	0.3092	0.3123
February	0.3186	0.3101	0.3153
March	0.3263	0.3166	0.3201
April	0.3222	0.3176	0.3196
May	0.3200	0.3080	0.3144
June	0.3160	0.3077	0.3114
July	0.3133	0.3067	0.3098
August	0.3111	0.3027	0.3079
September	0.3052	0.3014	0.3034
October	0.3059	0.2961	0.3011
November	0.3075	0.2994	0.3031
December	0.3081	0.2997	0.3050