YEARLY HIGH
21.6211 BIF
YEARLY LOW
13.3223 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.1682 BIF

2023 HTG to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the HTG to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 21.6211. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 15, dropping to 13.3223.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.2989 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.9378 to the December average rate of 21.5593, the exchange rate registered a net change of 54.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 21.6211 was up 6.84% compared to the 2022 peak of 20.2362, 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 108,106 BIF
2022 Average 87,831 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 66,611 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 41,494.46 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

22.3742
12.5960
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 15.2512, compared to 21.0852 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.8340 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.2512
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 21.0852

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was May, with a trading range of 6.7046 BIF (High: 20.1558 / Low: 13.4512). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1322 BIF (High: 21.6211 / Low: 21.4890).

May Spread (Volatile) ±6.7046
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1322

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.2845 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2845

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2023: 21.5593) against the same month in 2022 (average: 14.2824), the exchange rate shifted by +7.2769 (+50.95%).

2023 Avg (December) 21.5593
2022 Avg (December) 14.2824

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.0228 13.8337 13.9378
February 13.9180 13.6886 13.8045
March 13.7450 13.3741 13.5200
April 13.5633 13.3223 13.4108
May 20.1558 13.4512 16.5198
June 20.5183 20.0306 20.3145
July 20.8007 20.3533 20.5483
August 20.9510 20.6756 20.8219
September 21.1050 20.7784 20.9638
October 21.4036 20.9295 21.1873
November 21.5332 21.2127 21.4306
December 21.6211 21.4890 21.5593