YEARLY HIGH
259.5870 BIF
YEARLY LOW
136.4085 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
222.8694 BIF

2020 SRD to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SRD to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 4, valuing the pair at 259.5870. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 24, dropping to 136.4085.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 123.1785 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 252.7111 to the December average rate of 137.2408, the exchange rate registered a net change of -45.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 259.5870 was up 2.71% compared to the 2019 peak of 252.7487, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,297,935 BIF
2019 Average 1,234,798 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 682,042 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 615,892.62 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

270.7773
124.5107
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SRD 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 254.1140, compared to 191.6248 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 62.4892 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 254.1140
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 191.6248

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was September, with a trading range of 123.1785 BIF (High: 259.5870 / Low: 136.4085). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4653 BIF (High: 137.5583 / Low: 137.0930).

September Spread (Volatile) ±123.1785
December Spread (Stable) ±0.4653

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 85.5188 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -85.5188

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2020: 222.2184) against the same month in 2019 (average: 248.4207), the exchange rate shifted by -26.2023 (-10.55%).

2020 Avg (September) 222.2184
2019 Avg (September) 248.4207

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 253.5532 251.9251 252.7111
February 253.5532 252.4520 253.1568
March 254.9452 251.3029 253.6191
April 255.8327 251.9662 254.2398
May 256.2349 253.3703 255.2147
June 257.4866 254.7469 255.7427
July 258.6744 256.1008 258.0019
August 259.2873 257.8537 258.5884
September 259.5870 136.4085 222.2184
October 137.0637 136.4179 136.6996
November 137.2757 136.6879 137.0000
December 137.5583 137.0930 137.2408