YEARLY HIGH
0.4802 KPW
YEARLY LOW
0.4622 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4702 KPW

2020 BIF to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BIF to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 29, valuing the pair at 0.4802. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 5, dropping to 0.4622.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0180 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4775 to the December average rate of 0.4633, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.4802 was down 4.66% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.5037, 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 2,401 KPW
2019 Average 2,444 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 2,311 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 89.75 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.4789
0.4619
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF to KPW 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 0.4749, compared to 0.4655 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0094 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4749
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4655

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 0.0072 KPW (High: 0.4789 / Low: 0.4717). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 KPW (High: 0.4638 / Low: 0.4622).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0072
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0041 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0041

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.4758) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.4945), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0187 (-3.77%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.4758
2019 Avg (March) 0.4945

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4790 0.4759 0.4775
February 0.4780 0.4759 0.4767
March 0.4802 0.4733 0.4758
April 0.4789 0.4717 0.4747
May 0.4763 0.4710 0.4728
June 0.4737 0.4687 0.4719
July 0.4712 0.4665 0.4677
August 0.4680 0.4654 0.4667
September 0.4668 0.4649 0.4660
October 0.4661 0.4639 0.4652
November 0.4652 0.4632 0.4641
December 0.4638 0.4622 0.4633