YEARLY HIGH
134.5468 BIF
YEARLY LOW
99.2780 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
116.9065 BIF

2020 NAD to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the NAD to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 134.5468. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 23, dropping to 99.2780.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 35.2687 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 131.2965 to the December average rate of 130.6162, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 134.5468 was down 1.76% compared to the 2019 peak of 136.9508, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 672,734 BIF
2019 Average 636,976 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 496,390 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 176,343.51 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

134.2033
99.3218
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NAD 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 114.9765, compared to 118.8365 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.8600 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 114.9765
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 118.8365

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 17.7973 BIF (High: 123.1942 / Low: 105.3969). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.9687 BIF (High: 117.0579 / Low: 112.0892).

March Spread (Volatile) ±17.7973
July Spread (Stable) ±4.9687

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 12.0685 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -12.0685

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 131.2965) against the same month in 2019 (average: 130.0261), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2705 (+0.98%).

2020 Avg (January) 131.2965
2019 Avg (January) 130.0261

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 134.5468 127.9432 131.2965
February 127.9432 122.7273 126.1078
March 123.1942 105.3969 114.0393
April 106.0860 99.2780 102.2286
May 109.2496 101.4008 104.7450
June 114.6917 108.6977 111.4418
July 117.0579 112.0892 114.9215
August 116.3949 109.0115 111.2190
September 119.0269 111.2017 114.9973
October 119.8755 106.7150 116.4983
November 127.2608 118.6193 124.7670
December 133.7229 126.4579 130.6162