YEARLY HIGH
1495.1279 BIF
YEARLY LOW
1086.7086 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1322.5767 BIF

2020 AUD to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the AUD to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 1495.1279. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 1086.7086.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 408.4193 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1294.0462 to the December average rate of 1464.5130, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1495.1279 was up 13.05% compared to the 2019 peak of 1322.5844, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,475,640 BIF
2019 Average 6,403,009 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 5,433,543 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,042,096.49 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1493.3598
1147.1983
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD 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 1246.3747, compared to 1398.7787 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 152.4040 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1246.3747
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1398.7787

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 172.5404 BIF (High: 1259.2490 / Low: 1086.7086). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 38.1215 BIF (High: 1401.1910 / Low: 1363.0696).

March Spread (Volatile) ±172.5404
October Spread (Stable) ±38.1215

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 81.8840 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -81.8840

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 1464.5130) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1293.2673), the exchange rate shifted by +171.2457 (+13.24%).

2020 Avg (December) 1464.5130
2019 Avg (December) 1293.2673

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1320.9084 1264.8498 1294.0462
February 1273.3566 1230.1412 1257.9291
March 1259.2490 1086.7086 1176.0451
April 1248.0421 1134.8077 1194.8819
May 1272.2545 1205.0272 1240.1080
June 1336.0241 1288.9763 1315.2379
July 1387.1743 1326.4948 1351.9873
August 1422.8457 1371.3648 1389.3708
September 1423.2993 1356.8655 1395.6336
October 1401.1910 1363.0696 1379.3260
November 1435.2522 1355.7760 1411.8416
December 1495.1279 1433.1368 1464.5130