YEARLY HIGH
208.6383 BIF
YEARLY LOW
200.5158 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
203.1799 BIF

2018 SVC to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SVC to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 14, valuing the pair at 208.6383. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 10, dropping to 200.5158.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.1225 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 201.5399 to the December average rate of 206.5779, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 208.6383 was up 3.17% compared to the 2017 peak of 202.2366, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,043,192 BIF
2017 Average 984,715 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 1,002,579 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 40,612.39 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

207.0817
201.0361
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SVC 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 202.1175, compared to 204.2422 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.1247 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 202.1175
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 204.2422

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 4.6381 BIF (High: 207.3822 / Low: 202.7441). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.7807 BIF (High: 204.0941 / Low: 202.3133).

October Spread (Volatile) ±4.6381
September Spread (Stable) ±1.7807

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.2189 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2189

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 206.5779) against the same month in 2017 (average: 200.9245), the exchange rate shifted by +5.6534 (+2.81%).

2018 Avg (December) 206.5779
2017 Avg (December) 200.9245

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 203.7103 200.5692 201.5399
February 202.9334 200.7129 201.6666
March 203.5117 200.8308 201.8967
April 203.7757 201.3109 202.5153
May 204.5136 200.9026 202.4544
June 204.1153 200.5158 202.6324
July 204.1283 200.6941 202.4134
August 204.2199 202.1713 202.9935
September 204.0941 202.3133 202.8994
October 207.3822 202.7441 204.7834
November 207.6182 203.6961 205.7858
December 208.6383 204.0674 206.5779