YEARLY HIGH
23.3687 BIF
YEARLY LOW
19.1812 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
20.4985 BIF

2019 HTG to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the HTG to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 23.3687. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 3, dropping to 19.1812.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.1875 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 23.1133 to the December average rate of 19.4949, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 23.3687 was down 16.33% compared to the 2018 peak of 27.9284, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 116,844 BIF
2018 Average 131,834 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 95,906 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20,937.66 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

23.5006
18.8523
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 21.5857, compared to 19.4112 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.1744 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 21.5857
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.4112

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was February, with a trading range of 1.6863 BIF (High: 23.3637 / Low: 21.6774). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1293 BIF (High: 19.3105 / Low: 19.1812).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.6863
November Spread (Stable) ±0.1293

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2019. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.9477 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9477

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 23.1133) against the same month in 2018 (average: 27.3356), the exchange rate shifted by -4.2223 (-15.45%).

2019 Avg (January) 23.1133
2018 Avg (January) 27.3356

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 23.3687 22.7446 23.1133
February 23.3637 21.6774 22.2773
March 22.1110 21.5230 21.8417
April 21.8349 21.3298 21.5941
May 21.3326 20.2205 20.8177
June 20.3305 19.6279 19.8700
July 19.6822 19.5064 19.5935
August 19.5188 19.3346 19.4092
September 19.5848 19.2130 19.3935
October 19.5125 19.2079 19.3367
November 19.3105 19.1812 19.2397
December 19.8091 19.2832 19.4949