YEARLY HIGH
35.6354 BIF
YEARLY LOW
32.1677 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
33.9129 BIF

2020 DOP to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the DOP to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 35.6354. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 16, dropping to 32.1677.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.4677 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 35.4406 to the December average rate of 33.3951, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 35.6354 was down 2.88% compared to the 2019 peak of 36.6930, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 178,177 BIF
2019 Average 179,373 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 160,839 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,338.37 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

35.6951
32.6407
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP 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 34.6979, compared to 33.1279 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.5700 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 34.6979
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 33.1279

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 3.2231 BIF (High: 35.3908 / Low: 32.1677). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1214 BIF (High: 33.1794 / Low: 33.0580).

March Spread (Volatile) ±3.2231
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1214

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 1.5530 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5530

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 35.4406) against the same month in 2019 (average: 35.7569), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3164 (-0.88%).

2020 Avg (January) 35.4406
2019 Avg (January) 35.7569

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 35.6354 35.3273 35.4406
February 35.5578 35.2513 35.3546
March 35.3908 32.1677 35.0681
April 35.2259 34.7382 34.9807
May 34.8846 33.7146 34.4482
June 33.7784 32.4947 32.8952
July 33.1390 32.6217 32.9426
August 33.0782 32.7580 32.9851
September 33.1348 32.9573 33.0467
October 33.1794 33.0580 33.1151
November 34.3515 33.0963 33.2829
December 33.4536 33.3066 33.3951