2020 SLL to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2526 BIF

YEARLY LOW

0.1867 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2101 BIF

2020 SLL to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SLL to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 0.2526. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 24, dropping to 0.1867.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0659 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2517 to the December average rate of 0.1918, the exchange rate registered a net change of -23.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.2526 was down 3.64% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.2622, 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 1,263 BIF

2019 Average 1,159 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 934 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 329.60 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.2577

0.1858

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 0.2254, compared to 0.1948 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0307 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2254

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1948

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 0.0567 BIF (High: 0.2503 / Low: 0.1936). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 BIF (High: 0.2526 / Low: 0.2509).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0567

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0363 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0363

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.2517) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.2151), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0366 (+17.00%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.2517

2019 Avg (January) 0.2151

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2526	0.2509	0.2517
February	0.2526	0.2480	0.2491
March	0.2502	0.2465	0.2488
April	0.2503	0.1936	0.2125
May	0.1966	0.1929	0.1948
June	0.1975	0.1948	0.1958
July	0.1978	0.1952	0.1971
August	0.1968	0.1945	0.1959
September	0.1973	0.1951	0.1959
October	0.1972	0.1941	0.1955
November	0.1943	0.1867	0.1924
December	0.1927	0.1904	0.1918