YEARLY HIGH
2527.7804 BIF
YEARLY LOW
2216.7137 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
2352.3592 BIF

2019 SHP to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SHP to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 12, valuing the pair at 2527.7804. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 11, dropping to 2216.7137.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 311.0667 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2329.2208 to the December average rate of 2461.5241, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 2527.7804 was down 0.32% compared to the 2018 peak of 2535.9738, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,638,902 BIF
2018 Average 11,863,703 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 11,083,569 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,555,333.66 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

2483.5025
2219.7616
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SHP 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 2361.9449, compared to 2342.7734 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 19.1715 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2361.9449
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2342.7734

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was October, with a trading range of 163.1937 BIF (High: 2426.9830 / Low: 2263.7893). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 36.8690 BIF (High: 2427.0711 / Low: 2390.2021).

October Spread (Volatile) ±163.1937
November Spread (Stable) ±36.8690

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 57.2202 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -57.2202

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 2461.5241) against the same month in 2018 (average: 2289.9003), the exchange rate shifted by +171.6238 (+7.49%).

2019 Avg (December) 2461.5241
2018 Avg (December) 2289.9003

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2402.8026 2250.5890 2329.2208
February 2416.0331 2317.8723 2359.5330
March 2437.4501 2345.9902 2397.1840
April 2419.1508 2359.2977 2385.8441
May 2417.2440 2325.2134 2362.0313
June 2370.3534 2307.9139 2337.8564
July 2332.7024 2241.0100 2298.9602
August 2270.2005 2216.7137 2241.7400
September 2327.3700 2230.4984 2289.4595
October 2426.9830 2263.7893 2353.0671
November 2427.0711 2390.2021 2411.8894
December 2527.7804 2416.6146 2461.5241