YEARLY HIGH
2.1633 BIF
YEARLY LOW
2.0825 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.1270 BIF

2020 KPW to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KPW to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 4, valuing the pair at 2.1633. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 29, dropping to 2.0825.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0809 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0941 to the December average rate of 2.1583, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.1633 was up 3.29% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.0944, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,817 BIF
2019 Average 10,232 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 10,412 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 404.35 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.1648
2.0877
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KPW 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 2.1058, compared to 2.1483 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0425 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1058
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1483

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 0.0320 BIF (High: 2.1200 / Low: 2.0880). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0073 BIF (High: 2.1633 / Low: 2.1560).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0320
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0073

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 2.1583) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.0859), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0724 (+3.47%).

2020 Avg (December) 2.1583
2019 Avg (December) 2.0859

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.1011 2.0876 2.0941
February 2.1011 2.0920 2.0978
March 2.1126 2.0825 2.1017
April 2.1200 2.0880 2.1068
May 2.1233 2.0996 2.1149
June 2.1337 2.1110 2.1193
July 2.1435 2.1222 2.1380
August 2.1486 2.1367 2.1428
September 2.1511 2.1422 2.1461
October 2.1556 2.1454 2.1498
November 2.1589 2.1496 2.1546
December 2.1633 2.1560 2.1583