YEARLY HIGH
50.8628 BIF
YEARLY LOW
22.8296 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
39.6783 BIF

2024 ETB to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the ETB to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 50.8628. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 6, dropping to 22.8296.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 28.0332 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 50.5707 to the December average rate of 23.2769, the exchange rate registered a net change of -53.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 50.8628 was down 2.52% compared to the 2023 peak of 52.1767, 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 254,314 BIF
2023 Average 232,385 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 114,148 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 140,166.23 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

53.3001
20.5475
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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 50.3233, compared to 29.0334 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 21.2900 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 50.3233
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 29.0334

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was July, with a trading range of 12.0702 BIF (High: 50.2435 / Low: 38.1733). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4546 BIF (High: 50.7699 / Low: 50.3153).

July Spread (Volatile) ±12.0702
March Spread (Stable) ±0.4546

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2024. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 21.1828 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -21.1828

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2024: 50.5048) against the same month in 2023 (average: 38.6010), the exchange rate shifted by +11.9038 (+30.84%).

2024 Avg (February) 50.5048
2023 Avg (February) 38.6010

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 50.8376 50.3721 50.5707
February 50.8628 50.2554 50.5048
March 50.7699 50.3153 50.4267
April 50.6039 49.9546 50.3575
May 50.3803 49.8652 50.0596
June 50.7395 49.8112 50.0204
July 50.2435 38.1733 49.5318
August 36.5263 25.6133 28.3489
September 26.1689 24.1813 25.0780
October 24.5562 23.7854 24.1356
November 24.3865 23.1844 23.8289
December 23.7764 22.8296 23.2769