YEARLY HIGH
0.4638 KPW
YEARLY LOW
0.4486 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4559 KPW

2021 BIF to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BIF to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 30, valuing the pair at 0.4638. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.4486.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0151 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4623 to the December average rate of 0.4505, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.4638 was down 3.43% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.4802, 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 2,319 KPW
2020 Average 2,351 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 2,243 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 75.53 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.4635
0.4493
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 0.4594, compared to 0.4523 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0071 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4594
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4523

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.0061 KPW (High: 0.4633 / Low: 0.4572). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 KPW (High: 0.4523 / Low: 0.4505).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0061
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2021. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0036 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0036

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.4623) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.4775), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0152 (-3.18%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.4623
2020 Avg (January) 0.4775

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4638 0.4592 0.4623
February 0.4635 0.4589 0.4614
March 0.4630 0.4580 0.4603
April 0.4633 0.4572 0.4606
May 0.4608 0.4552 0.4571
June 0.4557 0.4534 0.4549
July 0.4554 0.4529 0.4541
August 0.4543 0.4524 0.4537
September 0.4535 0.4511 0.4526
October 0.4535 0.4498 0.4517
November 0.4523 0.4505 0.4515
December 0.4528 0.4486 0.4505