YEARLY HIGH
0.1401 YER
YEARLY LOW
0.1328 YER
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1359 YER

2019 BIF to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BIF to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 0.1401. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 0.1328.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0073 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1387 to the December average rate of 0.1333, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.1401 was down 6.88% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.1505, 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 701 YER
2018 Average 704 YER
Yearly Trough Low 664 YER
Transaction Impact: A difference of 36.47 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.1392
0.1328
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF to YER 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 0.1371, compared to 0.1347 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0024 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1371
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1347

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0031 YER (High: 0.1381 / Low: 0.1350). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 YER (High: 0.1341 / Low: 0.1335).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0031
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.1387) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.1420), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0033 (-2.30%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.1387
2018 Avg (January) 0.1420

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1401 0.1375 0.1387
February 0.1392 0.1367 0.1379
March 0.1389 0.1364 0.1375
April 0.1371 0.1363 0.1366
May 0.1366 0.1350 0.1362
June 0.1366 0.1346 0.1358
July 0.1362 0.1352 0.1358
August 0.1381 0.1350 0.1357
September 0.1364 0.1345 0.1351
October 0.1359 0.1338 0.1347
November 0.1341 0.1335 0.1337
December 0.1338 0.1328 0.1333