2019 BOB to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

273.0011 BIF

YEARLY LOW

258.5955 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

266.4881 BIF

2019 BOB to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BOB to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 273.0011. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 26, dropping to 258.5955.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.4057 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 261.2710 to the December average rate of 271.5979, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 273.0011 was up 3.13% compared to the 2018 peak of 264.7089, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BOB based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,365,006 BIF

2018 Average 1,286,435 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 1,292,977 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 72,028.29 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

272.6306

260.2384

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BOB to BIF 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 264.1363, compared to 268.8399 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.7037 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 264.1363

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 268.8399

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 4.9423 BIF (High: 263.5378 / Low: 258.5955). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4987 BIF (High: 271.4400 / Low: 269.9413).

January Spread (Volatile) ±4.9423

November Spread (Stable) ±1.4987

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1234 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1234

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 271.5979) against the same month in 2018 (average: 261.5303), the exchange rate shifted by +10.0676 (+3.85%).

2019 Avg (December) 271.5979

2018 Avg (December) 261.5303

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	263.5378	258.5955	261.2710
February	264.8454	260.0677	262.4238
March	265.7192	261.4149	263.5030
April	265.6927	263.7521	264.8998
May	267.9191	265.2573	265.9102
June	269.3933	265.2538	266.8097
July	268.0182	265.8711	266.6863
August	269.0126	266.5452	267.0907
September	269.3979	266.9584	268.1041
October	270.5871	267.2255	268.7502
November	271.4400	269.9413	270.8104
December	273.0011	270.9261	271.5979