YEARLY HIGH
0.2152 BIF
YEARLY LOW
0.1888 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2007 BIF

2021 GNF to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the GNF to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 0.2152. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 0.1888.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0263 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1908 to the December average rate of 0.2122, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.2152 was up 6.33% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.2024, 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 1,076 BIF
2020 Average 995 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 944 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 131.57 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.2144
0.1886
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 0.1956, compared to 0.2058 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0102 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1956
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2058

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was February, with a trading range of 0.0059 BIF (High: 0.1947 / Low: 0.1888). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 BIF (High: 0.2022 / Low: 0.2012).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0059
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 0.2122) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.1953), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0169 (+8.64%).

2021 Avg (December) 0.2122
2020 Avg (December) 0.1953

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1942 0.1889 0.1908
February 0.1947 0.1888 0.1918
March 0.1961 0.1928 0.1942
April 0.1982 0.1945 0.1960
May 0.2013 0.1971 0.1996
June 0.2022 0.2012 0.2015
July 0.2029 0.2015 0.2021
August 0.2034 0.2023 0.2029
September 0.2042 0.2027 0.2034
October 0.2074 0.2037 0.2052
November 0.2126 0.2069 0.2092
December 0.2152 0.2096 0.2122