2018 SLL to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2833 BIF

YEARLY LOW

0.2101 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2325 BIF

2018 SLL to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SLL to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 15, valuing the pair at 0.2833. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 0.2101.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0732 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2300 to the December average rate of 0.2154, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2833 was down 7.93% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3077, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,416 BIF

2017 Average 1,155 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 1,051 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 365.79 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2837

0.2051

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SLL 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 0.2349, compared to 0.2301 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0048 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2349

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2301

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0629 BIF (High: 0.2730 / Low: 0.2101). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 BIF (High: 0.2129 / Low: 0.2110).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0629

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0367 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0367

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 0.2613) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2297), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0315 (+13.73%).

2018 Avg (June) 0.2613

2017 Avg (June) 0.2297

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2314	0.2282	0.2300
February	0.2315	0.2271	0.2300
March	0.2324	0.2280	0.2301
April	0.2326	0.2276	0.2303
May	0.2319	0.2248	0.2276
June	0.2833	0.2243	0.2613
July	0.2832	0.2708	0.2772
August	0.2730	0.2101	0.2483
September	0.2129	0.2110	0.2116
October	0.2164	0.2109	0.2135
November	0.2164	0.2108	0.2145
December	0.2175	0.2128	0.2154