2018 SHP to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2535.9738 BIF

YEARLY LOW

2245.1379 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

2373.4761 BIF

2018 SHP to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SHP to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 15, valuing the pair at 2535.9738. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 2245.1379.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 290.8358 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2436.5946 to the December average rate of 2289.9003, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2535.9738 was up 6.72% compared to the 2017 peak of 2376.2060, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,679,869 BIF

2017 Average 11,106,495 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 11,225,690 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,454,179.20 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2511.9016

2264.2196

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SHP 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 2433.9951, compared to 2312.9571 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 121.0380 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2433.9951

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2312.9571

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 148.3737 BIF (High: 2518.3974 / Low: 2370.0236). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 62.6534 BIF (High: 2371.7306 / Low: 2309.0771).

January Spread (Volatile) ±148.3737

July Spread (Stable) ±62.6534

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 105.7845 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -105.7845

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 2491.2615) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2145.4784), the exchange rate shifted by +345.7831 (+16.12%).

2018 Avg (April) 2491.2615

2017 Avg (April) 2145.4784

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2518.3974	2370.0236	2436.5946
February	2513.5785	2432.9813	2465.5706
March	2514.6159	2430.3876	2467.5952
April	2535.9738	2432.6344	2491.2615
May	2413.8044	2341.4397	2385.4769
June	2394.1019	2313.0044	2357.4719
July	2371.7306	2309.0771	2333.7262
August	2329.8124	2245.8337	2284.8598
September	2353.9273	2277.6807	2315.6202
October	2381.8921	2270.4563	2331.9151
November	2357.9547	2270.9389	2321.7210
December	2320.8795	2245.1379	2289.9003