YEARLY HIGH
225.0596 BIF
YEARLY LOW
192.0655 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
204.7840 BIF

2018 SEK to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SEK to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 225.0596. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 192.0655.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 32.9942 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 219.1735 to the December average rate of 199.9947, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 225.0596 was up 2.07% compared to the 2017 peak of 220.5009, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,125,298 BIF
2017 Average 1,010,773 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 960,327 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 164,970.91 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

221.7129
193.3864
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SEK 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 211.0046, compared to 198.5635 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 12.4411 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 211.0046
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 198.5635

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 11.9187 BIF (High: 225.0596 / Low: 213.1409). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.2313 BIF (High: 216.5074 / Low: 211.2761).

January Spread (Volatile) ±11.9187
March Spread (Stable) ±5.2313

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 6.9717 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.9717

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 219.1735) against the same month in 2017 (average: 187.8036), the exchange rate shifted by +31.3700 (+16.70%).

2018 Avg (January) 219.1735
2017 Avg (January) 187.8036

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 225.0596 213.1409 219.1735
February 224.6530 214.0211 219.3524
March 216.5074 211.2761 214.3364
April 213.0767 202.6586 209.3815
May 206.9984 197.1796 202.4098
June 205.5297 195.8433 201.3738
July 204.5963 197.2819 200.7233
August 201.5428 192.0655 195.7470
September 203.0597 193.5310 198.2282
October 202.0241 193.8064 198.0441
November 201.6859 194.7031 198.6438
December 203.3778 196.7898 199.9947