YEARLY HIGH
17.6917 BIF
YEARLY LOW
16.8829 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.2825 BIF

2019 XPF to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the XPF to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 17.6917. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 1, dropping to 16.8829.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8088 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.2722 to the December average rate of 17.4812, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 17.6917 was down 4.35% compared to the 2018 peak of 18.4956, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 88,458 BIF
2018 Average 87,964 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 84,414 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,043.98 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

17.5184
17.0723
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF 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 17.2828, compared to 17.2821 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.2828
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.2821

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was October, with a trading range of 0.6019 BIF (High: 17.4848 / Low: 16.8829). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1818 BIF (High: 17.3453 / Low: 17.1635).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.6019
May Spread (Stable) ±0.1818

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 0.1370 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1370

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 17.4812) against the same month in 2018 (average: 17.2332), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2480 (+1.44%).

2019 Avg (December) 17.4812
2018 Avg (December) 17.2332

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 17.4544 17.0465 17.2722
February 17.5081 17.0515 17.2535
March 17.4451 17.0051 17.2349
April 17.3750 17.0762 17.2474
May 17.3453 17.1635 17.2284
June 17.6810 17.1420 17.4606
July 17.4501 17.1101 17.3236
August 17.4834 16.9343 17.2165
September 17.3569 16.9139 17.1095
October 17.4848 16.8829 17.2219
November 17.4697 17.2661 17.3399
December 17.6917 17.2809 17.4812