YEARLY HIGH
1641.4683 BIF
YEARLY LOW
1511.2966 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1575.0760 BIF

2021 CAD to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the CAD to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 2, valuing the pair at 1641.4683. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 1511.2966.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 130.1717 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1529.5492 to the December average rate of 1560.6609, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1641.4683 was up 7.36% compared to the 2020 peak of 1528.9548, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,207,342 BIF
2020 Average 7,143,605 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 7,556,483 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 650,858.45 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1633.3622
1520.1117
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 1570.9193, compared to 1579.2327 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.3134 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1570.9193
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1579.2327

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was July, with a trading range of 54.2859 BIF (High: 1607.1943 / Low: 1552.9084). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 24.8278 BIF (High: 1541.1189 / Low: 1516.2911).

July Spread (Volatile) ±54.2859
January Spread (Stable) ±24.8278

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 33.2594 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -33.2594

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2021: 1617.5632) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1406.9722), the exchange rate shifted by +210.5910 (+14.97%).

2021 Avg (June) 1617.5632
2020 Avg (June) 1406.9722

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1541.1189 1516.2911 1529.5492
February 1558.6074 1511.2966 1536.3463
March 1575.5134 1538.8896 1555.3303
April 1596.9866 1544.3370 1562.8025
May 1639.1680 1587.7719 1623.9246
June 1641.4683 1590.2308 1617.5632
July 1607.1943 1552.9084 1584.3038
August 1589.4933 1544.6155 1574.3040
September 1584.4652 1552.8147 1569.7689
October 1617.5359 1576.5792 1601.3777
November 1609.2951 1559.7127 1584.9810
December 1584.9848 1544.6323 1560.6609