YEARLY HIGH
0.0425 BTN
YEARLY LOW
0.0359 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0386 BTN

2011 BIF to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the BIF to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 23, valuing the pair at 0.0425. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 1, dropping to 0.0359.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0066 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0400 to the December average rate of 0.0407, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.0425 was up 1.52% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.0419, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 213 BTN
2010 Average 201 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 179 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 33.16 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.0416
0.0357
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF to BTN 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 0.0382, compared to 0.0390 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0382
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0390

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was April, with a trading range of 0.0034 BTN (High: 0.0393 / Low: 0.0359). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 BTN (High: 0.0368 / Low: 0.0363).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0034
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0030 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0030

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2011: 0.0411) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.0396), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0015 (+3.78%).

2011 Avg (November) 0.0411
2010 Avg (November) 0.0396

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0405 0.0394 0.0400
February 0.0404 0.0395 0.0400
March 0.0399 0.0392 0.0396
April 0.0393 0.0359 0.0365
May 0.0371 0.0361 0.0366
June 0.0368 0.0363 0.0366
July 0.0365 0.0360 0.0362
August 0.0377 0.0359 0.0370
September 0.0404 0.0371 0.0387
October 0.0407 0.0396 0.0400
November 0.0425 0.0397 0.0411
December 0.0419 0.0395 0.0407