YEARLY HIGH
316.3863 BIF
YEARLY LOW
264.7128 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
289.9818 BIF

2020 HRK to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the HRK to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 316.3863. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 264.7128.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 51.6735 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 281.1351 to the December average rate of 313.5462, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 316.3863 was up 11.30% compared to the 2019 peak of 284.2665, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,581,932 BIF
2019 Average 1,389,743 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 1,323,564 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 258,367.61 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

317.7606
267.1880
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HRK 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 277.2160, compared to 302.7475 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 25.5315 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 277.2160
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 302.7475

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 22.6758 BIF (High: 287.3886 / Low: 264.7128). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.3391 BIF (High: 302.8704 / Low: 298.5313).

March Spread (Volatile) ±22.6758
October Spread (Stable) ±4.3391

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 5.0379 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.0379

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 313.5462) against the same month in 2019 (average: 280.3005), the exchange rate shifted by +33.2457 (+11.86%).

2020 Avg (December) 313.5462
2019 Avg (December) 280.3005

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 283.4197 279.0665 281.1351
February 281.8173 273.2965 276.5251
March 287.3886 264.7128 276.4403
April 274.5442 267.5462 271.4024
May 279.0494 271.3283 274.1969
June 285.7176 278.5312 283.5961
July 305.4016 284.3108 292.8748
August 306.9964 300.9785 303.9131
September 305.6346 297.4788 301.8333
October 302.8704 298.5313 300.5954
November 307.4638 297.7127 303.7223
December 316.3863 310.3772 313.5462