YEARLY HIGH
432.4102 BIF
YEARLY LOW
252.5297 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
400.2124 BIF

2026 BOB to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BOB to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 16, valuing the pair at 432.4102. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 31, dropping to 252.5297.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 179.8805 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 427.9559 to the December average rate of 253.4009, the exchange rate registered a net change of -40.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 432.4102 was down 0.26% compared to the 2025 peak of 433.5476, 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 2,162,051 BIF
2025 Average 2,138,994 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 1,262,648 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 899,402.55 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

448.9283
235.6257
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 429.4984, compared to 312.3546 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 117.1438 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 429.4984
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 312.3546

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was July, with a trading range of 179.1076 BIF (High: 431.6373 / Low: 252.5297). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 BIF (High: 253.4009 / Low: 253.4009).

July Spread (Volatile) ±179.1076
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 117.9073 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -117.9073

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 431.1531) against the same month in 2025 (average: 428.0870), the exchange rate shifted by +3.0661 (+0.72%).

2026 Avg (June) 431.1531
2025 Avg (June) 428.0870

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 429.3335 425.5787 427.9559
February 429.5543 426.3052 428.6904
March 430.2540 413.3044 428.3782
April 430.9284 429.0328 430.1229
May 431.2199 430.4572 430.6899
June 432.4102 429.7313 431.1531
July 431.6373 252.5297 371.3082
August 253.4009 253.4009 253.4009