YEARLY HIGH
23.6920 BIF
YEARLY LOW
18.9164 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
21.3921 BIF

2025 ETB to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the ETB to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 6, valuing the pair at 23.6920. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 13, dropping to 18.9164.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.7756 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 23.2130 to the December average rate of 19.0419, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 23.6920 was down 53.42% compared to the 2024 peak of 50.8628, 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 118,460 BIF
2024 Average 198,225 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 94,582 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23,878.16 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

23.6385
18.6240
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 22.5531, compared to 20.2310 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.3220 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 22.5531
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.2310

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was March, with a trading range of 1.2457 BIF (High: 23.6920 / Low: 22.4463). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2380 BIF (High: 19.1544 / Low: 18.9164).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.2457
December Spread (Stable) ±0.2380

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2025. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.7775 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7775

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2025: 22.7036) against the same month in 2024 (average: 50.4267), the exchange rate shifted by -27.7232 (-54.98%).

2025 Avg (March) 22.7036
2024 Avg (March) 50.4267

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 23.5741 22.8477 23.2130
February 23.5114 22.9144 23.2206
March 23.6920 22.4463 22.7036
April 22.8786 21.9059 22.4420
May 22.1933 21.7667 21.9218
June 22.0154 21.5588 21.8176
July 22.0233 21.2916 21.5203
August 21.5494 20.8080 21.1595
September 21.0246 20.2599 20.6488
October 20.3653 19.1613 19.8713
November 19.2934 18.9540 19.1445
December 19.1544 18.9164 19.0419