YEARLY HIGH
2388.3618 BIF
YEARLY LOW
2015.4846 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
2186.5004 BIF

2020 EUR to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the EUR to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 2388.3618. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 2015.4846.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 372.8771 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2092.7285 to the December average rate of 2364.5858, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2388.3618 was up 13.13% compared to the 2019 peak of 2111.1789, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,941,809 BIF
2019 Average 10,311,823 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 10,077,423 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,864,385.68 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2394.9853
2030.1914
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EUR 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 2089.3664, compared to 2283.6344 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 194.2679 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2089.3664
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2283.6344

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 140.2143 BIF (High: 2155.6989 / Low: 2015.4846). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 33.3640 BIF (High: 2295.3927 / Low: 2262.0287).

March Spread (Volatile) ±140.2143
October Spread (Stable) ±33.3640

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 34.1570 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -34.1570

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 2364.5858) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2086.0608), the exchange rate shifted by +278.5250 (+13.35%).

2020 Avg (December) 2364.5858
2019 Avg (December) 2086.0608

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2111.0012 2076.0237 2092.7285
February 2097.9316 2036.4190 2061.1899
March 2155.6989 2015.4846 2094.7478
April 2082.3716 2040.4854 2060.5909
May 2118.8346 2052.7349 2080.4005
June 2162.8440 2113.8758 2146.5410
July 2286.6207 2147.7953 2205.0770
August 2302.1054 2263.2152 2281.5430
September 2300.2973 2245.9364 2276.5346
October 2295.3927 2262.0287 2276.8612
November 2323.3611 2252.3152 2297.2045
December 2388.3618 2343.8628 2364.5858