YEARLY HIGH
2860.5281 BIF
YEARLY LOW
2050.5570 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
2545.6387 BIF

2023 ZWL to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the ZWL to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 2860.5281. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 18, dropping to 2050.5570.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 809.9711 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2068.9157 to the December average rate of 2850.7452, the exchange rate registered a net change of 37.79% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 2860.5281 was up 37.63% compared to the 2022 peak of 2078.4044, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,302,641 BIF
2022 Average 10,210,830 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 10,252,785 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,049,855.37 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

2928.9282
1990.7327
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZWL 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 2253.2567, compared to 2838.0207 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 584.7640 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2253.2567
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2838.0207

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was May, with a trading range of 746.7678 BIF (High: 2825.3106 / Low: 2078.5428). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 13.2665 BIF (High: 2074.2665 / Low: 2061.0000).

May Spread (Volatile) ±746.7678
January Spread (Stable) ±13.2665

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2023: 2850.7452) against the same month in 2022 (average: 2067.1405), the exchange rate shifted by +783.6047 (+37.91%).

2023 Avg (December) 2850.7452
2022 Avg (December) 2067.1405

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2074.2665 2061.0000 2068.9157
February 2089.8340 2064.0000 2073.2099
March 2085.0000 2050.5570 2076.2359
April 2085.0000 2061.2045 2079.3246
May 2825.3106 2078.5428 2392.5916
June 2842.0000 2814.8443 2829.2625
July 2843.5000 2808.7151 2829.4977
August 2843.1175 2822.3774 2834.0832
September 2846.0000 2823.9078 2835.9147
October 2848.0000 2823.5793 2838.3018
November 2850.0000 2816.8628 2839.5815
December 2860.5281 2845.0000 2850.7452