YEARLY HIGH
0.3099 BIF
YEARLY LOW
0.2866 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2955 BIF

2019 PYG to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the PYG to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 19, valuing the pair at 0.3099. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 20, dropping to 0.2866.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0233 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2994 to the December average rate of 0.2913, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.3099 was down 5.02% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.3263, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,550 BIF
2018 Average 1,551 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 1,433 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 116.39 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.3058
0.2874
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PYG 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 0.2960, compared to 0.2949 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2960
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2949

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was July, with a trading range of 0.0132 BIF (High: 0.3099 / Low: 0.2967). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0028 BIF (High: 0.2915 / Low: 0.2886).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0132
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0028

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0089 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0089

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2019: 0.3043) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.3098), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0055 (-1.79%).

2019 Avg (July) 0.3043
2018 Avg (July) 0.3098

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3030 0.2950 0.2994
February 0.3031 0.2958 0.2995
March 0.3013 0.2934 0.2974
April 0.2971 0.2914 0.2944
May 0.2934 0.2867 0.2903
June 0.2977 0.2916 0.2952
July 0.3099 0.2967 0.3043
August 0.3077 0.2961 0.3017
September 0.2982 0.2893 0.2929
October 0.2903 0.2866 0.2889
November 0.2915 0.2886 0.2903
December 0.2933 0.2901 0.2913