YEARLY HIGH
202.2117 BIF
YEARLY LOW
187.1098 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
194.4613 BIF

2018 TJS to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TJS to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 202.2117. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 23, dropping to 187.1098.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.1019 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 199.9144 to the December average rate of 191.8298, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 202.2117 was down 6.14% compared to the 2017 peak of 215.4350, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,011,058 BIF
2017 Average 1,003,433 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 935,549 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 75,509.27 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

201.4381
187.2380
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TJS 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 198.8241, compared to 190.0985 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 8.7256 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 198.8241
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 190.0985

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 7.3305 BIF (High: 194.4403 / Low: 187.1098). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6417 BIF (High: 189.4982 / Low: 187.8565).

July Spread (Volatile) ±7.3305
September Spread (Stable) ±1.6417

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 4.7467 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.7467

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 199.9144) against the same month in 2017 (average: 212.6273), the exchange rate shifted by -12.7129 (-5.98%).

2018 Avg (January) 199.9144
2017 Avg (January) 212.6273

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 202.2117 198.8648 199.9144
February 201.2684 199.0296 200.0386
March 201.8383 199.1483 200.2547
April 202.1293 198.3345 200.0983
May 199.1590 195.6847 197.4023
June 198.5457 193.0676 195.2361
July 194.4403 187.1098 190.4894
August 189.8012 187.7808 188.5793
September 189.4982 187.8565 188.4213
October 192.5620 188.2783 190.1755
November 192.8520 189.1048 191.0957
December 193.8040 189.4554 191.8298