YEARLY HIGH
394.3653 BIF
YEARLY LOW
373.6826 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
388.8300 BIF

2026 GTQ to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the GTQ to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 1, valuing the pair at 394.3653. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 9, dropping to 373.6826.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 20.6827 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 385.9632 to the December average rate of 391.2835, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 394.3653 was up 1.21% compared to the 2025 peak of 389.6386, 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 1,971,827 BIF
2025 Average 1,924,212 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 1,868,413 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 103,413.72 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

391.8155
385.4312
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 388.1214, compared to 390.9558 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.8344 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 388.1214
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 390.9558

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 14.6642 BIF (High: 388.3468 / Low: 373.6826). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2427 BIF (High: 390.6947 / Low: 389.4520).

March Spread (Volatile) ±14.6642
May Spread (Stable) ±1.2427

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.3305 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3305

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2026: 391.2835) against the same month in 2025 (average: 387.3538), the exchange rate shifted by +3.9297 (+1.01%).

2026 Avg (August) 391.2835
2025 Avg (August) 387.3538

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 386.6602 383.9984 385.9632
February 387.0295 385.0892 386.3330
March 388.3468 373.6826 386.6193
April 389.7376 387.9958 388.7320
May 390.6947 389.4520 390.1226
June 392.3310 389.2973 390.9586
July 391.6852 389.6663 390.6282
August 394.3653 389.5180 391.2835