2018 XCD to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

675.2882 BIF

YEARLY LOW

646.9981 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

657.7877 BIF

2018 XCD to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XCD to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 14, valuing the pair at 675.2882. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 646.9981.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 28.2900 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 652.3793 to the December average rate of 668.8261, 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 675.2882 was up 3.05% compared to the 2017 peak of 655.3070, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,376,441 BIF

2017 Average 3,187,271 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 3,234,991 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 141,450.15 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

670.4708

650.7346

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XCD 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 654.4001, compared to 661.1752 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.7751 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 654.4001

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 661.1752

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 17.5679 BIF (High: 671.9580 / Low: 654.3900). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.7788 BIF (High: 660.8573 / Low: 655.0785).

November Spread (Volatile) ±17.5679

September Spread (Stable) ±5.7788

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 0.7747 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7747

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 668.8261) against the same month in 2017 (average: 650.7513), the exchange rate shifted by +18.0748 (+2.78%).

2018 Avg (December) 668.8261

2017 Avg (December) 650.7513

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	655.3070	646.9981	652.3793
February	657.1571	649.9420	653.0726
March	659.0072	649.3730	653.5927
April	659.7473	650.9890	655.6129
May	662.3374	650.3998	655.5590
June	660.8573	649.6457	656.1844
July	660.6723	649.6654	655.4097
August	660.8573	652.2730	656.9711
September	660.8573	655.0785	657.0528
October	671.7730	654.8060	662.8525
November	671.9580	654.3900	665.9389
December	675.2882	660.7789	668.8261