YEARLY HIGH
427.9703 BIF
YEARLY LOW
411.4750 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
417.2874 BIF

2024 BOB to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the BOB to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 427.9703. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 8, dropping to 411.4750.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.4953 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 413.0084 to the December average rate of 426.5863, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 427.9703 was up 3.58% compared to the 2023 peak of 413.1835, 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 2,139,851 BIF
2023 Average 1,844,624 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 2,057,375 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 82,476.26 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

427.9441
411.6506
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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 414.3941, compared to 420.1807 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.7866 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 414.3941
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 420.1807

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was November, with a trading range of 10.0795 BIF (High: 427.5550 / Low: 417.4754). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6220 BIF (High: 413.8512 / Low: 412.2292).

November Spread (Volatile) ±10.0795
January Spread (Stable) ±1.6220

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2024: 426.5863) against the same month in 2023 (average: 412.0892), the exchange rate shifted by +14.4971 (+3.52%).

2024 Avg (December) 426.5863
2023 Avg (December) 412.0892

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 413.8512 412.2292 413.0084
February 415.7786 411.4750 413.7070
March 416.2634 412.6327 414.0454
April 415.4758 412.8449 414.0460
May 416.2654 414.0726 415.3461
June 419.5445 414.7361 416.2118
July 417.4658 415.5052 416.7056
August 418.3502 416.3998 417.1620
September 419.6810 417.1635 418.6040
October 426.0056 416.9689 419.8455
November 427.5550 417.4754 422.1806
December 427.9703 418.8214 426.5863