2021 KPW to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.2289 BIF

YEARLY LOW

2.1563 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.1937 BIF

2021 KPW to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the KPW to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 2.2289. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 30, dropping to 2.1563.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0726 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1630 to the December average rate of 2.2196, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 2.2289 was up 3.03% compared to the 2020 peak of 2.1633, 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 11,145 BIF

2020 Average 10,636 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 10,782 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 363.03 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

2.2253

2.1574

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 2.1767, compared to 2.2107 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0340 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1767

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2107

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.0289 BIF (High: 2.1872 / Low: 2.1583). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0092 BIF (High: 2.2200 / Low: 2.2108).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0289

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0092

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0015 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 2.2196) against the same month in 2020 (average: 2.1583), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0613 (+2.84%).

2021 Avg (December) 2.2196

2020 Avg (December) 2.1583

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.1778	2.1563	2.1630
February	2.1789	2.1575	2.1674
March	2.1833	2.1600	2.1725
April	2.1872	2.1583	2.1709
May	2.1971	2.1702	2.1879
June	2.2056	2.1944	2.1984
July	2.2078	2.1959	2.2020
August	2.2106	2.2014	2.2043
September	2.2167	2.2051	2.2096
October	2.2233	2.2053	2.2138
November	2.2200	2.2108	2.2149
December	2.2289	2.2084	2.2196