2018 XDR to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2590.2704 BIF

YEARLY LOW

2456.9773 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

2520.4339 BIF

2018 XDR to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XDR to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 2, valuing the pair at 2590.2704. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 2456.9773.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 133.2931 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2535.5133 to the December average rate of 2514.5800, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2590.2704 was up 3.45% compared to the 2017 peak of 2503.8992, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,951,352 BIF

2017 Average 11,949,824 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 12,284,886 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 666,465.73 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2577.5870

2475.2031

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 2544.5828, compared to 2496.2851 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 48.2977 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2544.5828

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2496.2851

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 82.0048 BIF (High: 2577.8936 / Low: 2495.8888). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 28.4194 BIF (High: 2506.7124 / Low: 2478.2930).

January Spread (Volatile) ±82.0048

September Spread (Stable) ±28.4194

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 43.3838 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -43.3838

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 2569.0550) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2310.0725), the exchange rate shifted by +258.9826 (+11.21%).

2018 Avg (April) 2569.0550

2017 Avg (April) 2310.0725

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2577.8936	2495.8888	2535.5133
February	2581.6364	2542.4839	2563.9031
March	2587.8788	2546.9681	2565.8356
April	2590.2704	2540.1691	2569.0550
May	2549.8569	2494.9683	2525.6712
June	2534.7931	2485.3333	2507.5184
July	2515.6754	2474.4566	2488.1538
August	2499.9895	2465.0176	2483.7350
September	2506.7124	2478.2930	2489.2057
October	2533.2555	2460.0077	2498.7509
November	2531.6138	2456.9773	2503.2852
December	2541.2013	2484.7234	2514.5800