2021 ETB to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

49.7842 BIF

YEARLY LOW

8.8267 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

45.1643 BIF

2021 ETB to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the ETB to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 49.7842. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 8.8267.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 40.9575 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 49.3897 to the December average rate of 40.0488, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 49.7842 was down 16.32% compared to the 2020 peak of 59.4912, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 248,921 BIF

2020 Average 274,773 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 44,133 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 204,787.62 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

50.3238

39.1147

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ETB 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 47.5414, compared to 42.7872 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.7543 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 47.5414

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 42.7872

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 32.8255 BIF (High: 41.6522 / Low: 8.8267). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6476 BIF (High: 49.7462 / Low: 49.0986).

December Spread (Volatile) ±32.8255

January Spread (Stable) ±0.6476

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2021. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 1.9079 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.9079

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2021: 48.9713) against the same month in 2020 (average: 58.8230), the exchange rate shifted by -9.8517 (-16.75%).

2021 Avg (February) 48.9713

2020 Avg (February) 58.8230

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	49.7462	49.0986	49.3897
February	49.7842	48.1938	48.9713
March	48.9720	47.1474	48.2927
April	47.6643	46.3564	46.9247
May	46.8162	45.2844	46.1826
June	45.8562	45.1371	45.4875
July	45.3342	44.6650	44.9781
August	44.9449	43.4483	43.9642
September	43.6122	42.7859	43.1728
October	43.2035	42.0539	42.6024
November	42.2857	41.3371	41.9567
December	41.6522	8.8267	40.0488