YEARLY HIGH
568.6275 BIF
YEARLY LOW
530.9243 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
552.0633 BIF

2019 PEN to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the PEN to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 568.6275. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 530.9243.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 37.7031 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 539.9612 to the December average rate of 560.1157, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 568.6275 was up 2.87% compared to the 2018 peak of 552.7479, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,843,137 BIF
2018 Average 2,705,109 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 2,654,622 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 188,515.60 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

562.1311
537.9457
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 549.5351, compared to 554.5915 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.0564 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 549.5351
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 554.5915

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was September, with a trading range of 18.7445 BIF (High: 560.3734 / Low: 541.6289). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.5432 BIF (High: 563.7587 / Low: 558.2155).

September Spread (Volatile) ±18.7445
July Spread (Stable) ±5.5432

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 13.8663 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -13.8663

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 560.1157) against the same month in 2018 (average: 537.2411), the exchange rate shifted by +22.8745 (+4.26%).

2019 Avg (December) 560.1157
2018 Avg (December) 537.2411

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 548.1102 530.9243 539.9612
February 552.2456 539.2339 546.0553
March 556.0177 546.4308 550.6890
April 556.8758 548.7668 554.6037
May 554.1456 548.1786 551.6611
June 560.6682 545.7619 554.2401
July 563.7587 558.2155 559.9941
August 556.3640 542.9817 546.1278
September 560.3734 541.6289 552.0881
October 560.4313 543.6674 553.4138
November 561.7950 549.7575 555.8092
December 568.6275 551.9240 560.1157