YEARLY HIGH
79.6495 BIF
YEARLY LOW
66.9915 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
71.1456 BIF

2020 UAH to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the UAH to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 79.6495. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 26, dropping to 66.9915.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.6579 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 77.9953 to the December average rate of 68.9643, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 79.6495 was down 1.90% compared to the 2019 peak of 81.1906, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 398,247 BIF
2019 Average 357,834 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 334,958 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 63,289.75 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

78.9674
67.3021
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UAH 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 73.0939, compared to 69.1973 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.8966 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 73.0939
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 69.1973

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 9.8344 BIF (High: 76.8259 / Low: 66.9915). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5568 BIF (High: 68.5682 / Low: 68.0114).

March Spread (Volatile) ±9.8344
October Spread (Stable) ±0.5568

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 5.3075 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.3075

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 77.9953) against the same month in 2019 (average: 64.7130), the exchange rate shifted by +13.2824 (+20.53%).

2020 Avg (January) 77.9953
2019 Avg (January) 64.7130

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 79.6495 75.4926 77.9953
February 77.3961 75.1648 76.8075
March 76.8259 66.9915 71.5000
April 70.5650 68.4137 69.7576
May 71.7739 70.3400 71.0379
June 71.9738 70.9124 71.4650
July 71.9390 69.1413 70.4242
August 70.8160 69.3737 70.0907
September 69.9092 68.2622 68.9384
October 68.5682 68.0114 68.2742
November 69.2244 67.7569 68.4922
December 69.9602 67.9551 68.9643