2018 SZL to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

152.7742 BIF

YEARLY LOW

114.2231 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

135.1597 BIF

2018 SZL to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SZL to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 152.7742. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 114.2231.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 38.5511 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 144.5698 to the December average rate of 126.9992, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 152.7742 was up 7.01% compared to the 2017 peak of 142.7636, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 763,871 BIF

2017 Average 647,682 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 571,115 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 192,755.49 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

151.9588

117.6406

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 144.0662, compared to 126.2532 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 17.8131 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 144.0662

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 126.2532

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 13.4047 BIF (High: 134.3362 / Low: 120.9315). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.1369 BIF (High: 143.7880 / Low: 138.6511).

August Spread (Volatile) ±13.4047

May Spread (Stable) ±5.1369

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 7.4229 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -7.4229

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 149.0394) against the same month in 2017 (average: 128.2366), the exchange rate shifted by +20.8028 (+16.22%).

2018 Avg (February) 149.0394

2017 Avg (February) 128.2366

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	149.2625	140.8280	144.5698
February	152.7742	144.7328	149.0394
March	151.5323	145.8592	149.0990
April	150.9099	142.3168	146.5621
May	143.7880	138.6511	141.2750
June	141.0466	128.1210	133.8521
July	134.8506	127.7479	132.1100
August	134.3362	120.9315	126.8016
September	125.9155	114.2231	120.5005
October	127.4035	119.2076	123.3788
November	132.0744	123.2872	127.7290
December	132.7848	123.1776	126.9992