YEARLY HIGH
357.0163 BIF
YEARLY LOW
327.2704 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
342.4610 BIF

2024 SBD to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the SBD to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 14, valuing the pair at 357.0163. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 12, dropping to 327.2704.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 29.7459 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 338.8587 to the December average rate of 351.7846, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 357.0163 was up 4.65% compared to the 2023 peak of 341.1451, 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 1,785,081 BIF
2023 Average 1,525,152 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 1,636,352 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 148,729.30 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

353.1698
336.5470
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 338.5360, compared to 346.3860 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.8500 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 338.5360
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 346.3860

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was March, with a trading range of 13.1622 BIF (High: 340.4326 / Low: 327.2704). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.4657 BIF (High: 339.3132 / Low: 336.8474).

March Spread (Volatile) ±13.1622
May Spread (Stable) ±2.4657

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, 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 0.9764 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9764

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2024: 349.7021) against the same month in 2023 (average: 336.5654), the exchange rate shifted by +13.1367 (+3.90%).

2024 Avg (October) 349.7021
2023 Avg (October) 336.5654

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 341.8681 336.6802 338.8587
February 341.0597 335.9396 338.3112
March 340.4326 327.2704 337.9322
April 339.9220 335.4902 337.9610
May 339.3132 336.8474 338.2255
June 343.2627 338.0410 339.9274
July 342.7041 339.3853 340.7068
August 343.6196 336.8544 339.7304
September 349.3346 341.0054 346.9949
October 357.0163 347.0759 349.7021
November 354.3081 345.1486 349.3972
December 353.1464 345.3189 351.7846