YEARLY HIGH
912.5000 BIF
YEARLY LOW
874.2724 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
888.8528 BIF

2018 BBD to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BBD to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 14, valuing the pair at 912.5000. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 874.2724.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 38.2276 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 881.5439 to the December average rate of 903.7681, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 912.5000 was up 3.05% compared to the 2017 peak of 885.5000, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,562,500 BIF
2017 Average 4,306,882 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 4,371,362 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 191,138.05 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

905.9905
879.3215
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 884.2745, compared to 893.4310 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 9.1564 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 884.2745
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 893.4310

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 23.6737 BIF (High: 908.0000 / Low: 884.3263). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.8088 BIF (High: 893.0000 / Low: 885.1912).

November Spread (Volatile) ±23.6737
September Spread (Stable) ±7.8088

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 1.0469 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0469

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 903.7681) against the same month in 2017 (average: 879.3440), the exchange rate shifted by +24.4241 (+2.78%).

2018 Avg (December) 903.7681
2017 Avg (December) 879.3440

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 885.5000 874.2724 881.5439
February 888.0000 878.2504 882.4807
March 890.5000 877.4815 883.1834
April 891.5000 879.6652 885.9133
May 895.0000 878.8690 885.8405
June 893.0000 877.8500 886.6856
July 892.7500 877.8766 885.6387
August 893.0000 881.4003 887.7486
September 893.0000 885.1912 887.8591
October 907.7500 884.8229 895.6960
November 908.0000 884.3263 899.8755
December 912.5000 892.8940 903.7681