2019 SZL to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

136.8994 BIF

YEARLY LOW

119.3973 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

127.6259 BIF

2019 SZL to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SZL to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 136.8994. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 12, dropping to 119.3973.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.5021 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 130.0467 to the December average rate of 130.2494, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 136.8994 was down 10.39% compared to the 2018 peak of 152.7742, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 684,497 BIF

2018 Average 675,392 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 596,986 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 87,510.55 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

132.5470

121.2591

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 128.6317, compared to 126.6202 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.0115 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 128.6317

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 126.6202

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 11.0606 BIF (High: 135.1908 / Low: 124.1302). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.4590 BIF (High: 133.1091 / Low: 129.6501).

January Spread (Volatile) ±11.0606

July Spread (Stable) ±3.4590

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 9.0765 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -9.0765

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 131.6063) against the same month in 2018 (average: 149.0394), the exchange rate shifted by -17.4331 (-11.70%).

2019 Avg (February) 131.6063

2018 Avg (February) 149.0394

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	135.1908	124.1302	130.0467
February	136.8994	127.7918	131.6063
March	130.8792	123.4326	126.7527
April	131.2455	126.4777	129.5890
May	129.2027	125.4773	127.4488
June	130.2130	122.6431	126.3467
July	133.1091	129.6501	131.2763
August	129.7879	119.3973	122.1998
September	127.2914	121.4954	124.8500
October	128.3657	120.6458	124.6927
November	127.9549	123.2931	126.4530
December	134.1489	126.8476	130.2494