YEARLY HIGH
1401.0030 BIF
YEARLY LOW
1062.7212 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1245.7247 BIF

2020 NZD to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the NZD to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 1401.0030. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 22, dropping to 1062.7212.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 338.2818 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1246.1762 to the December average rate of 1378.4570, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1401.0030 was up 10.55% compared to the 2019 peak of 1267.2506, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,005,015 BIF
2019 Average 6,069,057 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 5,313,606 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,691,408.98 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1402.3576
1115.5501
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NZD 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 1187.3566, compared to 1304.0929 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 116.7363 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1187.3566
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1304.0929

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 140.2189 BIF (High: 1202.9402 / Low: 1062.7212). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 27.2521 BIF (High: 1297.1664 / Low: 1269.9143).

March Spread (Volatile) ±140.2189
October Spread (Stable) ±27.2521

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 63.1546 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -63.1546

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 1378.4570) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1239.1886), the exchange rate shifted by +139.2684 (+11.24%).

2020 Avg (December) 1378.4570
2019 Avg (December) 1239.1886

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1267.3890 1222.2663 1246.1762
February 1225.0315 1181.0197 1206.6810
March 1202.9402 1062.7212 1143.5264
April 1169.1523 1108.5210 1139.4507
May 1183.6272 1129.9764 1158.6862
June 1249.0861 1193.4983 1229.6190
July 1289.5455 1244.3047 1267.5651
August 1301.4821 1257.6221 1273.8411
September 1306.4810 1263.3928 1287.7216
October 1297.1664 1269.9143 1284.4382
November 1364.3271 1276.4227 1332.5341
December 1401.0030 1361.9512 1378.4570