YEARLY HIGH
942.5000 BIF
YEARLY LOW
893.4248 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
920.8446 BIF

2019 BBD to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BBD to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 942.5000. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 893.4248.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 49.0752 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 902.4932 to the December average rate of 938.6600, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 942.5000 was up 3.29% compared to the 2018 peak of 912.5000, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,712,500 BIF
2018 Average 4,444,458 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 4,467,124 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 245,376.14 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

942.2766
898.8766
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 912.6803, compared to 929.0089 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 16.3287 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 912.6803
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 929.0089

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 20.7798 BIF (High: 927.5000 / Low: 906.7202). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.6583 BIF (High: 937.9686 / Low: 933.3104).

August Spread (Volatile) ±20.7798
November Spread (Stable) ±4.6583

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, 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 0.2593 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2593

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 938.6600) against the same month in 2018 (average: 903.7681), the exchange rate shifted by +34.8919 (+3.86%).

2019 Avg (December) 938.6600
2018 Avg (December) 903.7681

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 910.5000 893.4248 902.4932
February 915.5000 898.9490 906.9243
March 918.0000 901.3276 910.0771
April 918.0000 913.2487 916.0656
May 925.5000 916.1420 918.5845
June 930.5000 915.2919 921.9368
July 926.0000 919.0494 921.6775
August 927.5000 906.7202 922.2512
September 930.5000 917.3998 926.3609
October 935.5000 920.7417 928.9991
November 937.9686 933.3104 936.1050
December 942.5000 935.7748 938.6600