YEARLY HIGH
77.6681 BIF
YEARLY LOW
55.1654 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
69.3339 BIF

2023 SRD to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the SRD to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 77.6681. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 10, dropping to 55.1654.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 22.5027 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 65.0314 to the December average rate of 76.3040, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 77.6681 was down 21.99% compared to the 2022 peak of 99.5633, 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 388,341 BIF
2022 Average 431,135 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 275,827 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 112,513.36 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

78.2794
54.5736
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 63.9943, compared to 74.6734 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 10.6791 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 63.9943
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 74.6734

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was May, with a trading range of 20.5802 BIF (High: 75.7456 / Low: 55.1654). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8271 BIF (High: 74.3932 / Low: 73.5661).

May Spread (Volatile) ±20.5802
September Spread (Stable) ±0.8271

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 3.4984 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.4984

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2023: 76.3040) against the same month in 2022 (average: 65.2533), the exchange rate shifted by +11.0507 (+16.94%).

2023 Avg (December) 76.3040
2022 Avg (December) 65.2533

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 65.5859 63.9733 65.0314
February 64.7821 61.0925 63.2124
March 62.0172 57.7602 60.0475
April 58.2190 55.2602 56.5491
May 75.7456 55.1654 64.0770
June 75.8586 73.8812 75.0484
July 76.3035 73.3227 74.4824
August 74.3394 73.4666 74.0503
September 74.3932 73.5661 74.0459
October 74.8425 73.8621 74.4004
November 75.3968 73.8375 74.7576
December 77.6681 75.1959 76.3040