YEARLY HIGH
854.0493 BIF
YEARLY LOW
785.0068 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
831.8421 BIF

2020 TOP to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the TOP to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 3, valuing the pair at 854.0493. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 785.0068.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 69.0425 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 820.6272 to the December average rate of 850.5304, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 854.0493 was up 2.89% compared to the 2019 peak of 830.0427, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,270,246 BIF
2019 Average 4,020,338 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 3,925,034 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 345,212.45 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

855.0369
800.9590
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TOP 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 819.5931, compared to 844.0911 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 24.4980 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 819.5931
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 844.0911

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 34.3489 BIF (High: 819.3557 / Low: 785.0068). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.4827 BIF (High: 817.5851 / Low: 812.1024).

March Spread (Volatile) ±34.3489
February Spread (Stable) ±5.4827

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 9.6181 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.6181

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2020: 845.5244) against the same month in 2019 (average: 799.1546), the exchange rate shifted by +46.3698 (+5.80%).

2020 Avg (September) 845.5244
2019 Avg (September) 799.1546

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 824.9453 815.5607 820.6272
February 817.5851 812.1024 815.0836
March 819.3557 785.0068 805.4655
April 822.7593 800.4469 811.7869
May 832.7151 817.9009 824.6442
June 847.9196 829.9043 839.9514
July 849.6500 835.4884 843.9760
August 851.3161 840.4487 845.6318
September 854.0493 834.3211 845.5244
October 839.8567 833.0018 836.1733
November 849.1335 831.6734 842.7108
December 853.9454 847.6654 850.5304