YEARLY HIGH
5.0194 BIF
YEARLY LOW
4.1379 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.6337 BIF

2020 KZT to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KZT to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 20, valuing the pair at 5.0194. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 4.1379.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8815 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.9697 to the December average rate of 4.6148, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 5.0194 was up 1.45% compared to the 2019 peak of 4.9474, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 25,097 BIF
2019 Average 24,042 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 20,690 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,407.35 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

5.0578
4.3160
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KZT 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 4.6945, compared to 4.5730 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1215 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.6945
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.5730

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.8582 BIF (High: 4.9961 / Low: 4.1379). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0449 BIF (High: 4.6074 / Low: 4.5625).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.8582
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0449

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.4552 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4552

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 4.9959) against the same month in 2019 (average: 4.8064), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1895 (+3.94%).

2020 Avg (February) 4.9959
2019 Avg (February) 4.8064

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.0072 4.8888 4.9697
February 5.0194 4.9445 4.9959
March 4.9961 4.1379 4.5407
April 4.4723 4.2129 4.3778
May 4.6326 4.4377 4.5454
June 4.7885 4.6603 4.7374
July 4.7243 4.5672 4.6612
August 4.6074 4.5625 4.5922
September 4.6127 4.4630 4.5454
October 4.5281 4.4615 4.5030
November 4.5764 4.4498 4.5214
December 4.6406 4.5603 4.6148