2019 SCR to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

148.6083 BIF

YEARLY LOW

130.8069 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

134.6599 BIF

2019 SCR to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SCR to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 11, valuing the pair at 148.6083. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 130.8069.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.8014 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 132.2335 to the December average rate of 137.0323, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 148.6083 was up 11.13% compared to the 2018 peak of 133.7231, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 743,042 BIF

2018 Average 652,805 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 654,035 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 89,007.09 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

137.5121

131.7536

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 133.4549, compared to 135.8649 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.4100 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 133.4549

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 135.8649

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 16.6015 BIF (High: 148.6083 / Low: 132.0069). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8617 BIF (High: 137.5911 / Low: 136.7294).

August Spread (Volatile) ±16.6015

December Spread (Stable) ±0.8617

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.5445 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5445

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 135.8144) against the same month in 2018 (average: 130.6397), the exchange rate shifted by +5.1748 (+3.96%).

2019 Avg (August) 135.8144

2018 Avg (August) 130.6397

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	133.4499	130.8069	132.2335
February	134.0690	131.4253	132.6141
March	134.3037	131.2408	132.9192
April	134.4222	131.6424	133.7400
May	135.3231	133.8456	134.3440
June	135.8085	134.0347	134.8785
July	135.6061	132.1869	134.8069
August	148.6083	132.0069	135.8144
September	136.0845	134.2625	135.2699
October	136.5198	134.4254	135.5017
November	144.1945	133.2683	136.7644
December	137.5911	136.7294	137.0323