2020 SHP to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2655.0273 BIF

YEARLY LOW

2173.6507 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

2457.8230 BIF

2020 SHP to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SHP to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 2655.0273. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 2173.6507.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 481.3766 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2464.4310 to the December average rate of 2612.3236, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2655.0273 was up 5.03% compared to the 2019 peak of 2527.7804, 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 13,275,137 BIF

2019 Average 11,761,287 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 10,868,254 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,406,882.87 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2639.4996

2313.3880

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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 2389.1337, compared to 2526.5123 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 137.3785 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2389.1337

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2526.5123

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 301.9694 BIF (High: 2475.6202 / Low: 2173.6507). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 49.9218 BIF (High: 2496.9894 / Low: 2447.0676).

March Spread (Volatile) ±301.9694

January Spread (Stable) ±49.9218

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 107.5238 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -107.5238

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 2612.3236) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2461.5241), the exchange rate shifted by +150.7995 (+6.13%).

2020 Avg (December) 2612.3236

2019 Avg (December) 2461.5241

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2496.9894	2447.0676	2464.4310
February	2496.9894	2423.2633	2448.4502
March	2475.6202	2173.6507	2340.9264
April	2393.5292	2311.1392	2353.5133
May	2381.6311	2300.7248	2340.5639
June	2422.3233	2349.2857	2386.9175
July	2526.0876	2384.3050	2437.5313
August	2577.5449	2514.7367	2533.9053
September	2585.3057	2455.1345	2501.3820
October	2539.9765	2487.9127	2511.0567
November	2594.0729	2500.7629	2562.8746
December	2655.0273	2573.6826	2612.3236