YEARLY HIGH
0.0250 GMD
YEARLY LOW
0.0214 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0233 GMD

2011 BIF to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the BIF to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 4, valuing the pair at 0.0250. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 0.0214.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0036 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0244 to the December average rate of 0.0225, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.0250 was down 6.24% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.0266, 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 125 GMD
2010 Average 122 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 107 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17.76 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.0249
0.0223
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF to GMD 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 0.0235, compared to 0.0231 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0235
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0231

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was December, with a trading range of 0.0021 GMD (High: 0.0239 / Low: 0.0218). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 GMD (High: 0.0249 / Low: 0.0241).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0021
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2011: 0.0243) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.0235), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0008 (+3.54%).

2011 Avg (March) 0.0243
2010 Avg (March) 0.0235

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0249 0.0239 0.0244
February 0.0249 0.0241 0.0247
March 0.0250 0.0234 0.0243
April 0.0239 0.0217 0.0227
May 0.0231 0.0221 0.0226
June 0.0232 0.0215 0.0225
July 0.0233 0.0214 0.0226
August 0.0235 0.0222 0.0227
September 0.0245 0.0227 0.0237
October 0.0245 0.0229 0.0236
November 0.0242 0.0232 0.0236
December 0.0239 0.0218 0.0225