YEARLY HIGH
1179.4623 BIF
YEARLY LOW
1140.6434 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1160.8303 BIF

2021 AZN to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the AZN to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 1179.4623. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 1140.6434.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 38.8189 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1144.4782 to the December average rate of 1174.7069, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1179.4623 was up 3.13% compared to the 2020 peak of 1143.6123, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,897,312 BIF
2020 Average 5,622,345 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 5,703,217 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 194,094.51 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1177.7298
1141.4554
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN 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 1151.8138, compared to 1169.8469 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 18.0331 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1151.8138
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1169.8469

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 15.2912 BIF (High: 1157.3931 / Low: 1142.1019). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.8819 BIF (High: 1174.7378 / Low: 1169.8560).

April Spread (Volatile) ±15.2912
November Spread (Stable) ±4.8819

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.8177 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8177

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 1174.7069) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1140.9729), the exchange rate shifted by +33.7340 (+2.96%).

2021 Avg (December) 1174.7069
2020 Avg (December) 1140.9729

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1152.3955 1140.6434 1144.4782
February 1152.9834 1141.6742 1146.9174
March 1155.3353 1142.9750 1149.5975
April 1157.3931 1142.1019 1148.7798
May 1162.5993 1148.3885 1157.7771
June 1167.0944 1161.2148 1163.3327
July 1168.2703 1162.0030 1165.2156
August 1169.7764 1164.8799 1166.4192
September 1172.9740 1166.8721 1169.2464
October 1176.5017 1166.9503 1171.4521
November 1174.7378 1169.8560 1172.0411
December 1179.4623 1168.6243 1174.7069