2018 STD to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0900 BIF

YEARLY LOW

0.0835 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0861 BIF

2018 STD to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the STD to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 0.0900. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 28, dropping to 0.0835.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0065 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0873 to the December average rate of 0.0859, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0900 was up 4.74% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0859, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 450 BIF

2017 Average 398 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 418 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 32.47 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0894

0.0839

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STD 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 0.0873, compared to 0.0849 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0024 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0873

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0849

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0038 BIF (High: 0.0896 / Low: 0.0858). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 BIF (High: 0.0848 / Low: 0.0841).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0038

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0033 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0033

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.0889) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0735), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0154 (+20.90%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.0889

2017 Avg (February) 0.0735

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0896	0.0858	0.0873
February	0.0900	0.0878	0.0889
March	0.0897	0.0881	0.0888
April	0.0895	0.0880	0.0889
May	0.0871	0.0835	0.0855
June	0.0858	0.0836	0.0844
July	0.0851	0.0838	0.0844
August	0.0848	0.0837	0.0843
September	0.0848	0.0841	0.0844
October	0.0862	0.0837	0.0849
November	0.0863	0.0840	0.0855
December	0.0867	0.0848	0.0859