YEARLY HIGH
6.4685 BIF
YEARLY LOW
4.4206 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.5900 BIF

2023 KMF to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the KMF to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 21, valuing the pair at 6.4685. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 4.4206.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0479 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.5271 to the December average rate of 6.3197, the exchange rate registered a net change of 39.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 6.4685 was up 38.39% compared to the 2022 peak of 4.6740, 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 32,343 BIF
2022 Average 21,883 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 22,103 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,239.32 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

6.5359
4.3215
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 4.9444, compared to 6.2356 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.2912 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.9444
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.2356

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was May, with a trading range of 1.6032 BIF (High: 6.1910 / Low: 4.5878). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0935 BIF (High: 6.1248 / Low: 6.0313).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.6032
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0935

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.1249 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1249

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2023: 6.3513) against the same month in 2022 (average: 4.3499), the exchange rate shifted by +2.0014 (+46.01%).

2023 Avg (July) 6.3513
2022 Avg (July) 4.3499

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.5898 4.4209 4.5271
February 4.5959 4.4206 4.5060
March 4.6090 4.4409 4.5078
April 4.6775 4.5837 4.6321
May 6.1910 4.5878 5.2724
June 6.3122 6.1145 6.2210
July 6.4685 6.2246 6.3513
August 6.3260 6.2194 6.2779
September 6.2343 6.0544 6.1530
October 6.1248 6.0313 6.0877
November 6.3536 6.0286 6.2241
December 6.4271 6.2200 6.3197