2018 SRD to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

244.7037 BIF

YEARLY LOW

234.4522 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

238.2238 BIF

2018 SRD to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SRD to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 14, valuing the pair at 244.7037. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 234.4522.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.2514 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 236.3101 to the December average rate of 242.3620, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 244.7037 was up 2.97% compared to the 2017 peak of 237.6544, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,223,518 BIF

2017 Average 1,150,582 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 1,172,261 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 51,257.19 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

242.9672

235.7049

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SRD 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 236.8544, compared to 239.5932 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.7388 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 236.8544

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 239.5932

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 6.3485 BIF (High: 243.4969 / Low: 237.1484). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.0941 BIF (High: 239.4744 / Low: 237.3803).

November Spread (Volatile) ±6.3485

September Spread (Stable) ±2.0941

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0195 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0195

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 242.3620) against the same month in 2017 (average: 235.9144), the exchange rate shifted by +6.4477 (+2.73%).

2018 Avg (December) 242.3620

2017 Avg (December) 235.9144

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	237.4631	234.4522	236.3101
February	237.8147	235.2036	236.3365
March	238.4842	234.9977	236.5248
April	238.7520	235.5825	237.2558
May	239.6893	235.3693	237.2363
June	239.1537	235.0964	237.4627
July	240.0000	235.4188	237.5197
August	239.4744	236.3637	238.0661
September	239.4744	237.3803	238.0957
October	243.4299	237.2816	240.1974
November	243.4969	237.1484	241.3182
December	244.7037	239.4460	242.3620