2019 BIF to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0617 JPY

YEARLY LOW

0.0571 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0592 JPY

2019 BIF to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BIF to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 3, valuing the pair at 0.0617. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 10, dropping to 0.0571.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0046 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0604 to the December average rate of 0.0581, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0617 was down 4.16% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0644, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 308 JPY

2018 Average 311 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 286 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 22.79 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0614

0.0572

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF to JPY 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 0.0603, compared to 0.0581 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0022 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0603

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0581

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 0.0023 JPY (High: 0.0608 / Low: 0.0586). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 JPY (High: 0.0612 / Low: 0.0606).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0023

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2019: 0.0611) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0600), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0010 (+1.74%).

2019 Avg (March) 0.0611

2018 Avg (March) 0.0600

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0613	0.0597	0.0604
February	0.0616	0.0600	0.0608
March	0.0617	0.0600	0.0611
April	0.0612	0.0606	0.0610
May	0.0608	0.0586	0.0599
June	0.0591	0.0581	0.0586
July	0.0592	0.0582	0.0587
August	0.0583	0.0571	0.0575
September	0.0585	0.0573	0.0580
October	0.0587	0.0576	0.0582
November	0.0585	0.0579	0.0582
December	0.0585	0.0578	0.0581