YEARLY HIGH
932.7217 BIF
YEARLY LOW
749.9839 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
860.7200 BIF

2011 BGN to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the BGN to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 4, valuing the pair at 932.7217. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 749.9839.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 182.7378 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 775.6045 to the December average rate of 867.6092, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 932.7217 was up 9.58% compared to the 2010 peak of 851.1472, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,663,609 BIF
2010 Average 3,854,095 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 3,749,920 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 913,689.11 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

914.3014
762.9956
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN 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 847.0019, compared to 874.4381 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 27.4362 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 847.0019
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 874.4381

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was April, with a trading range of 111.0313 BIF (High: 931.3263 / Low: 820.2950). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 20.3663 BIF (High: 911.2416 / Low: 890.8753).

April Spread (Volatile) ±111.0313
August Spread (Stable) ±20.3663

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 34.1086 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -34.1086

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2011: 899.3772) against the same month in 2010 (average: 733.8383), the exchange rate shifted by +165.5389 (+22.56%).

2011 Avg (May) 899.3772
2010 Avg (May) 733.8383

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 796.7998 749.9839 775.6045
February 804.1350 781.7746 793.4660
March 826.3460 802.8969 813.4132
April 931.3263 820.2950 898.4580
May 932.7217 874.4508 899.3772
June 919.3612 884.1699 901.6926
July 910.4791 876.5315 895.6319
August 911.2416 890.8753 899.6988
September 898.3807 843.6846 865.5902
October 891.7707 830.6003 862.5097
November 888.9834 833.4158 855.5890
December 899.6045 844.2970 867.6092