YEARLY HIGH
32.5912 BIF
YEARLY LOW
23.4564 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
28.9485 BIF

2023 KGS to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the KGS to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 30, valuing the pair at 32.5912. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 18, dropping to 23.4564.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.1348 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 24.1756 to the December average rate of 31.9832, the exchange rate registered a net change of 32.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 32.5912 was up 25.10% compared to the 2022 peak of 26.0525, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 162,956 BIF
2022 Average 121,591 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 117,282 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 45,673.99 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

33.2108
22.8901
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 25.8726, compared to 32.0245 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.1520 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 25.8726
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 32.0245

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was May, with a trading range of 8.5067 BIF (High: 32.2561 / Low: 23.7493). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2668 BIF (High: 32.1287 / Low: 31.8620).

May Spread (Volatile) ±8.5067
December Spread (Stable) ±0.2668

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.3357 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3357

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2023: 32.3507) against the same month in 2022 (average: 25.7621), the exchange rate shifted by +6.5886 (+25.57%).

2023 Avg (June) 32.3507
2022 Avg (June) 25.7621

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 24.6181 23.9234 24.1756
February 24.2300 23.6102 23.8398
March 23.8504 23.4564 23.7502
April 23.8504 23.5512 23.7693
May 32.2561 23.7493 27.3498
June 32.5912 32.2073 32.3507
July 32.5912 32.0374 32.2573
August 32.3390 32.0337 32.1771
September 32.2014 31.8330 32.0288
October 32.0524 31.7167 31.8530
November 32.0882 31.5368 31.8479
December 32.1287 31.8620 31.9832