YEARLY HIGH
117.4589 BIF
YEARLY LOW
101.3181 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
111.1295 BIF

2020 MDL to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MDL to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 10, valuing the pair at 117.4589. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 6, dropping to 101.3181.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.1408 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 108.4883 to the December average rate of 112.9821, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 117.4589 was up 6.86% compared to the 2019 peak of 109.9137, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 587,295 BIF
2019 Average 525,700 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 506,591 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 80,704.10 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

117.7894
103.4245
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL 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 107.7571, compared to 114.5019 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.7448 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 107.7571
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 114.5019

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 6.5134 BIF (High: 107.8315 / Low: 101.3181). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.7275 BIF (High: 114.1798 / Low: 112.4523).

April Spread (Volatile) ±6.5134
November Spread (Stable) ±1.7275

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 2.5099 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.5099

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 116.5924) against the same month in 2019 (average: 104.6538), the exchange rate shifted by +11.9385 (+11.41%).

2020 Avg (August) 116.5924
2019 Avg (August) 104.6538

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 110.1637 106.6088 108.4883
February 109.4516 105.9760 107.5497
March 109.7652 104.3829 107.1315
April 107.8315 101.3181 104.6216
May 109.2706 105.9780 107.5923
June 112.8942 109.1090 111.1593
July 116.5516 111.3308 113.5410
August 117.4589 115.5556 116.5924
September 117.2338 114.4932 116.1962
October 115.1771 113.3386 114.4149
November 114.1798 112.4523 113.2850
December 113.7726 111.9718 112.9821