YEARLY HIGH
31.0642 BIF
YEARLY LOW
17.0795 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
21.2438 BIF

2020 HTG to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the HTG to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 20, valuing the pair at 31.0642. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 6, dropping to 17.0795.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.9847 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.1907 to the December average rate of 27.8012, the exchange rate registered a net change of 44.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 31.0642 was up 32.93% compared to the 2019 peak of 23.3687, 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 155,321 BIF
2019 Average 102,445 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 85,398 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 69,923.27 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

31.8213
15.9035
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 18.9742, compared to 23.5135 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.5393 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.9742
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 23.5135

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 2.9406 BIF (High: 29.6501 / Low: 26.7095). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2717 BIF (High: 17.4240 / Low: 17.1523).

December Spread (Volatile) ±2.9406
August Spread (Stable) ±0.2717

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 2.4123 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.4123

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2020: 30.4949) against the same month in 2019 (average: 19.3367), the exchange rate shifted by +11.1582 (+57.70%).

2020 Avg (October) 30.4949
2019 Avg (October) 19.3367

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 19.8309 18.9839 19.1907
February 21.3896 18.7156 19.3593
March 21.3896 19.8374 20.0777
April 20.0676 19.3416 19.6693
May 18.2076 17.5542 17.9024
June 17.9087 17.4654 17.6459
July 17.5884 17.2971 17.4576
August 17.4240 17.1523 17.2300
September 18.3622 17.0795 17.8837
October 31.0642 28.6914 30.4949
November 30.8340 29.3453 30.2135
December 29.6501 26.7095 27.8012