YEARLY HIGH
5.1402 SLL
YEARLY LOW
3.8141 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.3504 SLL

2019 BIF to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BIF to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 4, valuing the pair at 5.1402. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 19, dropping to 3.8141.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3262 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.6484 to the December average rate of 3.9831, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 5.1402 was up 8.00% compared to the 2018 peak of 4.7595, 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 25,701 SLL
2018 Average 21,687 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 19,070 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,630.85 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

4.7294
3.7573
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF to SLL 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 4.5903, compared to 4.1105 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4798 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.5903
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.1105

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 1.2607 SLL (High: 5.1299 / Low: 3.8692). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0198 SLL (High: 3.9848 / Low: 3.9650).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.2607
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0198

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2019. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.6734 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6734

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2019: 4.4217) against the same month in 2018 (average: 4.7249), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3032 (-6.42%).

2019 Avg (September) 4.4217
2018 Avg (September) 4.7249

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.6954 4.6074 4.6484
February 4.6666 4.5822 4.6257
March 4.6542 4.5697 4.6096
April 4.5935 4.5697 4.5794
May 4.5790 4.5327 4.5668
June 4.8429 3.8178 4.5117
July 3.8804 3.8141 3.8383
August 5.1299 3.8692 4.4617
September 5.1402 3.9339 4.4217
October 4.0075 3.9621 3.9854
November 3.9848 3.9650 3.9729
December 3.9927 3.9638 3.9831