2019 SBD to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

229.4963 BIF

YEARLY LOW

217.1117 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

224.6002 BIF

2019 SBD to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SBD to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 3, valuing the pair at 229.4963. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 217.1117.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.3846 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 222.6229 to the December average rate of 226.6254, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 229.4963 was down 0.38% compared to the 2018 peak of 230.3746, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,147,482 BIF

2018 Average 1,128,178 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 1,085,558 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 61,923.20 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

227.0256

222.2227

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 223.9149, compared to 225.2854 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.3705 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 223.9149

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 225.2854

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 9.0689 BIF (High: 226.1806 / Low: 217.1117). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.2303 BIF (High: 228.1482 / Low: 225.9179).

January Spread (Volatile) ±9.0689

December Spread (Stable) ±2.2303

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.7500 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7500

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2019: 226.3255) against the same month in 2018 (average: 225.0260), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2995 (+0.58%).

2019 Avg (November) 226.3255

2018 Avg (November) 225.0260

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	226.1806	217.1117	222.6229
February	226.4489	219.1630	223.5854
March	228.3457	221.0609	223.9425
April	228.8607	222.7069	224.7221
May	228.3589	222.8175	224.4378
June	226.7336	222.2850	224.1788
July	225.8580	221.9504	223.6795
August	227.8083	223.4102	225.5929
September	227.5185	222.6870	224.8429
October	227.1379	221.5892	224.6463
November	229.4963	224.7766	226.3255
December	228.1482	225.9179	226.6254