YEARLY HIGH
5.2801 BIF
YEARLY LOW
5.0052 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.1588 BIF

2019 MRO to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the MRO to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 5.2801. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 5.0052.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2749 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.0560 to the December average rate of 5.2586, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 5.2801 was down 38.23% compared to the 2018 peak of 8.5477, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 26,401 BIF
2018 Average 25,055 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 25,026 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,374.66 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

5.2789
5.0357
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MRO 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 5.1131, compared to 5.2045 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0915 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.1131
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.2045

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.1164 BIF (High: 5.1961 / Low: 5.0797). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0261 BIF (High: 5.2547 / Low: 5.2286).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1164
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0261

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0015 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 5.2586) against the same month in 2018 (average: 5.0631), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1955 (+3.86%).

2019 Avg (December) 5.2586
2018 Avg (December) 5.0631

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.1008 5.0052 5.0560
February 5.1289 5.0361 5.0808
March 5.1429 5.0495 5.0985
April 5.1429 5.1162 5.1320
May 5.1849 5.1324 5.1461
June 5.2129 5.1277 5.1649
July 5.1877 5.1487 5.1635
August 5.1961 5.0797 5.1667
September 5.2129 5.1395 5.1897
October 5.2409 5.1582 5.2045
November 5.2547 5.2286 5.2443
December 5.2801 5.2424 5.2586