YEARLY HIGH
271.3546 BIF
YEARLY LOW
258.3188 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
263.6292 BIF

2018 TTD to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TTD to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 20, valuing the pair at 271.3546. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 15, dropping to 258.3188.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.0358 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 261.7436 to the December average rate of 267.4803, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 271.3546 was up 2.86% compared to the 2017 peak of 263.8104, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,356,773 BIF
2017 Average 1,279,471 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 1,291,594 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 65,179.02 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

268.0765
260.9214
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TTD 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 262.2147, compared to 265.0438 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.8291 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 262.2147
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 265.0438

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 7.5372 BIF (High: 269.2921 / Low: 261.7549). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.6375 BIF (High: 265.1209 / Low: 262.4834).

October Spread (Volatile) ±7.5372
August Spread (Stable) ±2.6375

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.3401 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3401

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 267.2396) against the same month in 2017 (average: 260.9053), the exchange rate shifted by +6.3343 (+2.43%).

2018 Avg (November) 267.2396
2017 Avg (November) 260.9053

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 264.8541 259.3011 261.7436
February 263.7297 260.5076 261.8578
March 264.6227 258.3188 261.5177
April 264.9291 259.4208 262.1976
May 265.5268 260.7285 262.8218
June 265.0039 261.0027 263.1494
July 265.0354 260.6077 262.8560
August 265.1209 262.4834 263.5460
September 264.9134 262.2732 263.3829
October 269.2921 261.7549 265.7580
November 271.3546 264.4297 267.2396
December 270.8660 263.6621 267.4803