YEARLY HIGH
132.5821 VEF
YEARLY LOW
127.6259 VEF
YEARLY AVERAGE
129.8206 VEF

2020 BIF to VEF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BIF to VEF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 29, valuing the pair at 132.5821. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 5, dropping to 127.6259.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.9562 VEF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 131.8436 to the December average rate of 127.9213, 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 132.5821 was down 4.66% compared to the 2019 peak of 139.0647, 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 662,911 VEF
2019 Average 674,667 VEF
Yearly Trough Low 638,130 VEF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 24,781.09 VEF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

132.2359
127.5290
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF to VEF 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 131.1187, compared to 128.5226 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.5961 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 131.1187
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 128.5226

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 1.9985 VEF (High: 132.2331 / Low: 130.2346). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4331 VEF (High: 128.0590 / Low: 127.6259).

April Spread (Volatile) ±1.9985
December Spread (Stable) ±0.4331

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 1.1415 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1415

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 131.3722) against the same month in 2019 (average: 136.5243), the exchange rate shifted by -5.1522 (-3.77%).

2020 Avg (March) 131.3722
2019 Avg (March) 136.5243

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 132.2547 131.4054 131.8436
February 131.9786 131.4054 131.6113
March 132.5821 130.6880 131.3722
April 132.2331 130.2346 131.0519
May 131.5003 130.0302 130.5512
June 130.7897 129.3981 130.2818
July 130.0982 128.8039 129.1403
August 129.2139 128.4994 128.8469
September 128.8836 128.3511 128.6533
October 128.6928 128.0864 128.4277
November 128.4386 127.8886 128.1461
December 128.0590 127.6259 127.9213