YEARLY HIGH
0.2622 BIF
YEARLY LOW
0.1945 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2316 BIF

2019 SLL to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SLL to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 19, valuing the pair at 0.2622. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 4, dropping to 0.1945.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0676 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2151 to the December average rate of 0.2511, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.70% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.2622 was down 7.44% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.2833, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,311 BIF
2018 Average 1,163 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 973 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 338.22 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.2651
0.2106
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SLL 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 0.2180, compared to 0.2453 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0273 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2180
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2453

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0635 BIF (High: 0.2585 / Low: 0.1949). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 BIF (High: 0.2188 / Low: 0.2177).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0635
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0326 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0326

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2019: 0.2605) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.2772), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0166 (-6.00%).

2019 Avg (July) 0.2605
2018 Avg (July) 0.2772

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2170 0.2130 0.2151
February 0.2182 0.2143 0.2162
March 0.2188 0.2149 0.2169
April 0.2188 0.2177 0.2184
May 0.2206 0.2184 0.2190
June 0.2619 0.2065 0.2221
July 0.2622 0.2577 0.2605
August 0.2585 0.1949 0.2279
September 0.2542 0.1945 0.2295
October 0.2524 0.2495 0.2509
November 0.2522 0.2510 0.2517
December 0.2523 0.2505 0.2511