YEARLY HIGH
0.7698 BIF
YEARLY LOW
0.4899 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5073 BIF

2019 MGA to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the MGA to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 16, valuing the pair at 0.7698. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 24, dropping to 0.4899.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2799 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5073 to the December average rate of 0.5234, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.7698 was up 33.34% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.5773, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,849 BIF
2018 Average 2,663 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 2,450 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,399.52 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.5262
0.4923
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MGA 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 0.5085, compared to 0.5062 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0023 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5085
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5062

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was December, with a trading range of 0.2607 BIF (High: 0.7698 / Low: 0.5091). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0075 BIF (High: 0.5086 / Low: 0.5011).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.2607
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0075

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0068 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0068

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 0.5234) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.5091), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0143 (+2.81%).

2019 Avg (December) 0.5234
2018 Avg (December) 0.5091

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5192 0.4924 0.5073
February 0.5270 0.4973 0.5130
March 0.5240 0.5082 0.5139
April 0.5155 0.5009 0.5071
May 0.5102 0.4989 0.5042
June 0.5086 0.5011 0.5055
July 0.5130 0.5023 0.5069
August 0.5047 0.4945 0.5002
September 0.5019 0.4899 0.4952
October 0.5137 0.4954 0.5041
November 0.5183 0.5005 0.5074
December 0.7698 0.5091 0.5234