YEARLY HIGH
4.2877 BIF
YEARLY LOW
0.0828 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.1769 BIF

2019 KMF to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the KMF to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 4.2877. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 23, dropping to 0.0828.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.2049 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.1837 to the December average rate of 4.2332, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 4.2877 was down 4.31% compared to the 2018 peak of 4.4807, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 21,438 BIF
2018 Average 21,264 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 414 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,024.27 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

4.2499
4.0493
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF 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 4.1881, compared to 4.1657 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0224 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.1881
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.1657

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was July, with a trading range of 4.1645 BIF (High: 4.2473 / Low: 0.0828). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0425 BIF (High: 4.2236 / Low: 4.1811).

July Spread (Volatile) ±4.1645
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0425

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1646 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1646

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 4.2332) against the same month in 2018 (average: 4.1773), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0560 (+1.34%).

2019 Avg (December) 4.2332
2018 Avg (December) 4.1773

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.2500 4.1353 4.1837
February 4.2419 4.1234 4.1806
March 4.2328 4.1237 4.1786
April 4.2039 4.1375 4.1804
May 4.2025 4.1589 4.1745
June 4.2832 4.1514 4.2307
July 4.2473 0.0828 4.0661
August 4.2067 4.1247 4.1811
September 4.1740 4.1003 4.1407
October 4.2345 4.0913 4.1716
November 4.2236 4.1811 4.2015
December 4.2877 4.1846 4.2332