YEARLY HIGH
0.8198 CDF
YEARLY LOW
0.7566 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7880 CDF

2010 BIF to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the BIF to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 26, valuing the pair at 0.8198. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 5, dropping to 0.7566.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0631 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7834 to the December average rate of 0.7929, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,099 CDF
Yearly Average 3,940 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 3,783 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 315.68 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

0.8003
0.7768
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF to CDF 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 0.7875, compared to 0.7884 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7875
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7884

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was May, with a trading range of 0.0631 CDF (High: 0.8198 / Low: 0.7566). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0099 CDF (High: 0.8000 / Low: 0.7900).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0631
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0099

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0191 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0191

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for May 2010 is 0.7909.

2010 Avg (May) 0.7909
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7928 0.7783 0.7834
February 0.7974 0.7796 0.7929
March 0.8074 0.7785 0.7983
April 0.7871 0.7630 0.7792
May 0.8198 0.7566 0.7909
June 0.7914 0.7710 0.7806
July 0.7974 0.7808 0.7867
August 0.7961 0.7799 0.7845
September 0.7864 0.7733 0.7788
October 0.8016 0.7848 0.7930
November 0.8000 0.7900 0.7947
December 0.8049 0.7796 0.7929