YEARLY HIGH
298.0893 BIF
YEARLY LOW
264.1081 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
277.6165 BIF

2020 CNY to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the CNY to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 4, valuing the pair at 298.0893. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 29, dropping to 264.1081.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 33.9812 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 272.1908 to the December average rate of 297.0116, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 298.0893 was up 8.88% compared to the 2019 peak of 273.7868, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 CNY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 7,452,232 BIF
2019 Average 6,666,290 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 6,602,703 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 849,529.59 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

299.9174
265.0479
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY 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 269.4504, compared to 285.7827 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 16.3322 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 269.4504
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 285.7827

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 9.0493 BIF (High: 273.1574 / Low: 264.1081). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.6430 BIF (High: 298.0893 / Low: 295.4463).

March Spread (Volatile) ±9.0493
December Spread (Stable) ±2.6430

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 2.3081 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.3081

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 297.0116) against the same month in 2019 (average: 267.7673), the exchange rate shifted by +29.2443 (+10.92%).

2020 Avg (December) 297.0116
2019 Avg (December) 267.7673

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 274.5620 269.8938 272.1908
February 272.6080 268.0028 269.8827
March 273.1574 264.1081 269.2023
April 270.0861 266.3434 268.1523
May 269.7383 264.9981 267.9537
June 271.7864 266.5670 269.3207
July 276.3362 270.2932 274.4757
August 281.5999 276.0614 278.2810
September 285.8476 282.1023 283.4549
October 290.8678 284.3513 287.7785
November 295.8851 289.0948 293.6943
December 298.0893 295.4463 297.0116