YEARLY HIGH
697.4894 BIF
YEARLY LOW
661.1717 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
681.4625 BIF

2019 XCD to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the XCD to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 697.4894. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 661.1717.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 36.3177 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 667.8827 to the December average rate of 694.6476, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 697.4894 was up 3.29% compared to the 2018 peak of 675.2882, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,487,447 BIF
2018 Average 3,289,082 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 3,305,858 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 181,588.61 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

697.3241
665.2062
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 675.4197, compared to 687.5053 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 12.0857 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 675.4197
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 687.5053

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 15.3779 BIF (High: 686.3888 / Low: 671.0109). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.4473 BIF (High: 694.1360 / Low: 690.6887).

August Spread (Volatile) ±15.3779
November Spread (Stable) ±3.4473

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1911 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1911

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 694.6476) against the same month in 2018 (average: 668.8261), the exchange rate shifted by +25.8215 (+3.86%).

2019 Avg (December) 694.6476
2018 Avg (December) 668.8261

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 673.8081 661.1717 667.8827
February 677.5083 665.2599 671.1619
March 679.3584 666.9955 673.4859
April 679.3584 675.8422 677.9268
May 684.9087 677.9834 679.7901
June 688.6089 677.3543 682.2705
July 685.2787 680.1350 682.0795
August 686.3888 671.0109 682.5040
September 688.6089 678.9142 685.5458
October 692.3091 681.3874 687.4982
November 694.1360 690.6887 692.7568
December 697.4894 692.5125 694.6476