YEARLY HIGH
0.3428 BIF
YEARLY LOW
0.3268 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3393 BIF

2026 GNF to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the GNF to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 1, valuing the pair at 0.3428. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 9, dropping to 0.3268.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0159 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3382 to the December average rate of 0.3428, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.3428 was down 1.08% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.3465, 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 1,714 BIF
2025 Average 1,706 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 1,634 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 79.70 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.3433
0.3372
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 0.3386, compared to 0.3413 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0027 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3386
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3413

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0121 BIF (High: 0.3389 / Low: 0.3268). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 BIF (High: 0.3428 / Low: 0.3428).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0121
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2026: 0.3428) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.3425), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0003 (+0.08%).

2026 Avg (August) 0.3428
2025 Avg (August) 0.3425

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3390 0.3365 0.3382
February 0.3388 0.3364 0.3377
March 0.3389 0.3268 0.3378
April 0.3393 0.3379 0.3386
May 0.3393 0.3389 0.3391
June 0.3414 0.3388 0.3400
July 0.3408 0.3390 0.3398
August 0.3428 0.3428 0.3428