YEARLY HIGH
3.8312 BIF
YEARLY LOW
0.7911 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9837 BIF

2021 SYP to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the SYP to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 3.8312. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 12, dropping to 0.7911.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.0401 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.7958 to the December average rate of 0.7951, the exchange rate registered a net change of -79.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 3.8312 was up 0.92% compared to the 2020 peak of 3.7964, 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 19,156 BIF
2020 Average 18,650 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 3,955 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,200.56 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

4.1050
0.4942
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 2.5702, compared to 1.3972 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.1730 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5702
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3972

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 2.2776 BIF (High: 3.8312 / Low: 1.5536). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0070 BIF (High: 1.5821 / Low: 1.5751).

March Spread (Volatile) ±2.2776
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0070

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 1.5752 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5752

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2021: 3.1288) against the same month in 2020 (average: 3.6745), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5456 (-14.85%).

2021 Avg (March) 3.1288
2020 Avg (March) 3.6745

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.8226 3.7824 3.7958
February 3.8246 3.7863 3.8041
March 3.8312 1.5536 3.1288
April 1.5653 1.5446 1.5536
May 1.5722 1.5531 1.5658
June 1.5780 1.5702 1.5731
July 1.5798 1.5712 1.5759
August 1.5821 1.5751 1.5775
September 1.5867 1.5782 1.5814
October 1.5916 1.5784 1.5847
November 1.5882 0.7919 1.2688
December 0.7984 0.7911 0.7951