YEARLY HIGH
0.2075 BIF
YEARLY LOW
0.1944 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1995 BIF

2019 GNF to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the GNF to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 0.2075. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 26, dropping to 0.1944.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0131 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1970 to the December average rate of 0.1980, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.2075 was up 3.59% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.2004, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,038 BIF
2018 Average 982 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 972 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 65.55 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.2014
0.1966
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GNF 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 0.1989, compared to 0.2002 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1989
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2002

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was November, with a trading range of 0.0110 BIF (High: 0.2075 / Low: 0.1965). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 BIF (High: 0.2005 / Low: 0.1986).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0110
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0023 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0023

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2019: 0.2003) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.1976), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0028 (+1.40%).

2019 Avg (November) 0.2003
2018 Avg (November) 0.1976

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1982 0.1944 0.1970
February 0.1987 0.1952 0.1977
March 0.2008 0.1967 0.1982
April 0.2005 0.1986 0.1997
May 0.2027 0.1988 0.2000
June 0.2030 0.2001 0.2007
July 0.2015 0.1991 0.2002
August 0.2011 0.1993 0.2005
September 0.2018 0.1999 0.2010
October 0.2027 0.1988 0.2010
November 0.2075 0.1965 0.2003
December 0.2001 0.1966 0.1980