YEARLY HIGH
0.0437 KGS
YEARLY LOW
0.0423 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0428 KGS

2021 BIF to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BIF to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 24, valuing the pair at 0.0437. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.0423.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0014 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0429 to the December average rate of 0.0424, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0437 was down 3.35% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0452, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 218 KGS
2020 Average 201 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 211 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6.91 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0435
0.0423
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF to KGS 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 0.0431, compared to 0.0426 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0431
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0426

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was May, with a trading range of 0.0010 KGS (High: 0.0434 / Low: 0.0425). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 KGS (High: 0.0428 / Low: 0.0426).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0010
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 0.0434) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0419), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0015 (+3.60%).

2021 Avg (April) 0.0434
2020 Avg (April) 0.0419

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0433 0.0427 0.0429
February 0.0435 0.0428 0.0432
March 0.0436 0.0432 0.0433
April 0.0437 0.0431 0.0434
May 0.0434 0.0425 0.0429
June 0.0429 0.0426 0.0428
July 0.0429 0.0426 0.0427
August 0.0428 0.0426 0.0427
September 0.0427 0.0425 0.0426
October 0.0427 0.0424 0.0426
November 0.0426 0.0424 0.0425
December 0.0427 0.0423 0.0424