YEARLY HIGH
3.7964 BIF
YEARLY LOW
3.6441 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.7298 BIF

2020 SYP to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SYP to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 5, valuing the pair at 3.7964. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 29, dropping to 3.6441.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1524 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.6598 to the December average rate of 3.7875, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 3.7964 was up 3.71% compared to the 2019 peak of 3.6605, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 18,982 BIF
2019 Average 17,880 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 18,220 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 761.89 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

3.8003
3.6470
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SYP 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 3.6862, compared to 3.7735 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0873 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.6862
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.7735

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 0.0624 BIF (High: 3.7191 / Low: 3.6567). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0135 BIF (High: 3.7964 / Low: 3.7830).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0624
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0135

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 3.7875) against the same month in 2019 (average: 3.6453), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1422 (+3.90%).

2020 Avg (December) 3.7875
2019 Avg (December) 3.6453

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.6718 3.6480 3.6598
February 3.6720 3.6558 3.6660
March 3.6971 3.6441 3.6745
April 3.7191 3.6567 3.6927
May 3.7253 3.6785 3.7082
June 3.7420 3.7025 3.7159
July 3.7680 3.7239 3.7518
August 3.7782 3.7573 3.7681
September 3.7864 3.7704 3.7759
October 3.7843 3.7702 3.7764
November 3.7880 3.7738 3.7812
December 3.7964 3.7830 3.7875