2019 GTQ to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

244.7785 BIF

YEARLY LOW

231.2658 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

239.2116 BIF

2019 GTQ to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the GTQ to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 12, valuing the pair at 244.7785. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 26, dropping to 231.2658.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.5127 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 233.6221 to the December average rate of 244.1409, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 244.7785 was up 0.93% compared to the 2018 peak of 242.5150, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,223,893 BIF

2018 Average 1,181,522 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 1,156,329 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 67,563.71 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

245.1928

232.5702

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ 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 237.1493, compared to 241.2738 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.1245 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 237.1493

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 241.2738

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was February, with a trading range of 5.7713 BIF (High: 237.1644 / Low: 231.3931). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2951 BIF (High: 244.7785 / Low: 243.4835).

February Spread (Volatile) ±5.7713

December Spread (Stable) ±1.2951

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 1.0252 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0252

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 244.1409) against the same month in 2018 (average: 233.7395), the exchange rate shifted by +10.4014 (+4.45%).

2019 Avg (December) 244.1409

2018 Avg (December) 233.7395

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	235.6857	231.2658	233.6221
February	237.1644	231.3931	234.1732
March	238.7635	234.8276	236.6192
April	240.4213	238.4243	239.4954
May	240.9392	238.7927	239.5798
June	241.4392	237.8554	239.4061
July	242.0929	238.4352	239.9683
August	241.4709	240.0512	240.4492
September	241.9442	239.0053	240.5253
October	242.1121	237.9925	239.5000
November	243.6069	242.0579	243.0591
December	244.7785	243.4835	244.1409