YEARLY HIGH
0.1940 BIF
YEARLY LOW
0.1764 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1895 BIF

2021 SLL to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the SLL to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 7, valuing the pair at 0.1940. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 0.1764.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0176 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1911 to the December average rate of 0.1779, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.1940 was down 23.19% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.2526, 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 970 BIF
2020 Average 1,050 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 882 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 88.17 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.1948
0.1763
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 0.1916, compared to 0.1875 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0041 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1916
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1875

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0054 BIF (High: 0.1845 / Low: 0.1792). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 BIF (High: 0.1937 / Low: 0.1925).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0054
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2021. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0054 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0054

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2021: 0.1932) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.1959), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0027 (-1.38%).

2021 Avg (August) 0.1932
2020 Avg (August) 0.1959

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1931 0.1893 0.1911
February 0.1921 0.1902 0.1911
March 0.1922 0.1905 0.1914
April 0.1928 0.1900 0.1912
May 0.1934 0.1910 0.1924
June 0.1936 0.1913 0.1924
July 0.1937 0.1925 0.1932
August 0.1940 0.1922 0.1932
September 0.1925 0.1883 0.1911
October 0.1888 0.1845 0.1874
November 0.1845 0.1792 0.1820
December 0.1794 0.1764 0.1779