2020 TOP to BIF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 TOP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |