YEARLY HIGH
1945.0452 BIF
YEARLY LOW
1787.1009 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1853.8363 BIF

2019 CHF to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the CHF to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 1945.0452. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 12, dropping to 1787.1009.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 157.9443 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1824.7467 to the December average rate of 1909.9498, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1945.0452 was up 1.94% compared to the 2018 peak of 1908.0534, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,725,226 BIF
2018 Average 9,088,174 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 8,935,505 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 789,721.43 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1919.7824
1801.7906
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF 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 1826.3827, compared to 1881.2899 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 54.9073 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1826.3827
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1881.2899

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was December, with a trading range of 73.8886 BIF (High: 1945.0452 / Low: 1871.1566). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 25.8580 BIF (High: 1895.3514 / Low: 1869.4934).

December Spread (Volatile) ±73.8886
November Spread (Stable) ±25.8580

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 14.4254 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -14.4254

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 1909.9498) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1821.6731), the exchange rate shifted by +88.2766 (+4.85%).

2019 Avg (December) 1909.9498
2018 Avg (December) 1821.6731

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1845.0409 1799.3913 1824.7467
February 1831.9453 1787.1009 1811.6233
March 1845.6157 1792.1657 1820.5453
April 1841.1552 1790.9472 1816.4936
May 1848.3438 1796.5475 1818.2756
June 1892.2386 1831.2247 1866.6115
July 1884.4861 1851.8357 1865.8660
August 1903.2673 1862.8216 1885.0368
September 1884.6333 1856.1416 1870.6114
October 1897.4101 1847.3765 1871.4254
November 1895.3514 1869.4934 1884.8503
December 1945.0452 1871.1566 1909.9498