YEARLY HIGH
534.4012 BIF
YEARLY LOW
517.4263 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
526.3709 BIF

2021 SAR to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the SAR to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 534.4012. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 30, dropping to 517.4263.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.9749 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 518.9510 to the December average rate of 532.3063, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 534.4012 was up 2.97% compared to the 2020 peak of 519.0065, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,672,006 BIF
2020 Average 2,550,727 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 2,587,132 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 84,874.65 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

533.6418
517.6154
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 522.3212, compared to 530.4206 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.0995 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 522.3212
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 530.4206

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 6.9411 BIF (High: 524.8326 / Low: 517.8914). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.2402 BIF (High: 532.6605 / Low: 530.4203).

April Spread (Volatile) ±6.9411
November Spread (Stable) ±2.2402

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 0.3305 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3305

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 532.3063) against the same month in 2020 (average: 517.7774), the exchange rate shifted by +14.5288 (+2.81%).

2021 Avg (December) 532.3063
2020 Avg (December) 517.7774

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 522.5747 517.4263 518.9510
February 522.8585 517.6838 520.0805
March 523.9859 518.3111 521.2829
April 524.8326 517.8914 520.9525
May 527.2455 520.7439 525.0616
June 529.3377 526.6157 527.5985
July 529.7521 526.9609 528.3734
August 530.5857 528.2867 528.9767
September 532.0289 529.1902 530.2330
October 533.4896 529.2756 531.2170
November 532.6605 530.4203 531.4173
December 534.4012 529.8153 532.3063