YEARLY HIGH
248.9251 BIF
YEARLY LOW
239.2773 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
246.1023 BIF

2021 SBD to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the SBD to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 5, valuing the pair at 248.9251. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 3, dropping to 239.2773.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.6477 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 243.2033 to the December average rate of 246.9688, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 248.9251 was up 2.55% compared to the 2020 peak of 242.7299, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,244,625 BIF
2020 Average 1,163,068 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 1,196,387 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 48,238.61 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

248.3470
242.7357
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 245.2094, compared to 246.9952 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.7858 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 245.2094
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 246.9952

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 7.9040 BIF (High: 247.1814 / Low: 239.2773). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0024 BIF (High: 247.8472 / Low: 246.8447).

March Spread (Volatile) ±7.9040
June Spread (Stable) ±1.0024

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.9198 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9198

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 247.8794) against the same month in 2020 (average: 240.2590), the exchange rate shifted by +7.6203 (+3.17%).

2021 Avg (November) 247.8794
2020 Avg (November) 240.2590

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 245.1007 240.8241 243.2033
February 245.3946 242.0877 243.7099
March 247.1814 239.2773 245.1374
April 246.6374 243.3929 244.7119
May 248.0131 245.3017 247.0712
June 247.8472 246.8447 247.4223
July 247.2812 245.7215 246.5025
August 247.1010 246.0172 246.3407
September 247.7775 246.1904 246.7944
October 248.9218 246.3004 247.4854
November 248.9251 247.0694 247.8794
December 247.8447 245.3685 246.9688