YEARLY HIGH
0.0452 KGS
YEARLY LOW
0.0368 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0402 KGS

2020 BIF to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BIF to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 12, valuing the pair at 0.0452. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 0.0368.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0083 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0369 to the December average rate of 0.0430, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0452 was up 17.47% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0384, 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 226 KGS
2019 Average 188 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 184 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 41.68 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0439
0.0363
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF to KGS 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 0.0389, compared to 0.0415 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0025 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0389
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0415

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 0.0057 KGS (High: 0.0452 / Low: 0.0394). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 KGS (High: 0.0370 / Low: 0.0368).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0057
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0017 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0017

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 0.0419) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0375), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0044 (+11.73%).

2020 Avg (April) 0.0419
2019 Avg (April) 0.0375

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0370 0.0368 0.0369
February 0.0370 0.0368 0.0370
March 0.0423 0.0369 0.0386
April 0.0452 0.0394 0.0419
May 0.0417 0.0385 0.0402
June 0.0394 0.0386 0.0391
July 0.0408 0.0398 0.0402
August 0.0405 0.0398 0.0402
September 0.0411 0.0404 0.0408
October 0.0420 0.0410 0.0415
November 0.0438 0.0422 0.0433
December 0.0437 0.0415 0.0430