YEARLY HIGH
930.0869 BIF
YEARLY LOW
750.0222 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
860.0807 BIF

2011 BAM to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the BAM to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 4, valuing the pair at 930.0869. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 750.0222.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 180.0648 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 774.8262 to the December average rate of 867.4812, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 930.0869 was up 9.56% compared to the 2010 peak of 848.9323, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,650,435 BIF
2010 Average 3,850,990 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 3,750,111 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 900,323.87 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

913.9050
762.1827
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 846.1600, compared to 874.0013 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 27.8413 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 846.1600
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 874.0013

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was April, with a trading range of 107.3831 BIF (High: 929.3845 / Low: 822.0013). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 19.2142 BIF (High: 910.7316 / Low: 891.5174).

April Spread (Volatile) ±107.3831
August Spread (Stable) ±19.2142

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 34.3885 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -34.3885

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2011: 897.4968) against the same month in 2010 (average: 733.0347), the exchange rate shifted by +164.4621 (+22.44%).

2011 Avg (May) 897.4968
2010 Avg (May) 733.0347

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 796.0269 750.0222 774.8262
February 802.1526 782.3816 792.7974
March 823.5034 804.1891 813.1629
April 929.3845 822.0013 897.4152
May 930.0869 873.6229 897.4968
June 919.1491 886.6364 901.2614
July 909.8790 876.1396 895.2519
August 910.7316 891.5174 899.0522
September 901.3359 845.1249 864.6637
October 890.5991 833.2825 861.7924
November 882.2697 833.4654 855.7665
December 900.3420 846.2328 867.4812