YEARLY HIGH
0.0760 PKR
YEARLY LOW
0.0675 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0715 PKR

2011 BIF to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the BIF to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0760. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 13, dropping to 0.0675.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0085 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0755 to the December average rate of 0.0695, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.0760 was down 0.40% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.0763, 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 380 PKR
2010 Average 375 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 338 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 42.43 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.0762
0.0689
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF to PKR 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 0.0725, compared to 0.0705 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0021 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0725
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0705

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was April, with a trading range of 0.0068 PKR (High: 0.0752 / Low: 0.0685). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 PKR (High: 0.0715 / Low: 0.0709).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0068
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 0.0053 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0053

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2011: 0.0755) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.0742), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0014 (+1.83%).

2011 Avg (January) 0.0755
2010 Avg (January) 0.0742

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0760 0.0752 0.0755
February 0.0754 0.0747 0.0751
March 0.0757 0.0746 0.0751
April 0.0752 0.0685 0.0697
May 0.0703 0.0687 0.0696
June 0.0705 0.0696 0.0701
July 0.0709 0.0696 0.0702
August 0.0711 0.0700 0.0706
September 0.0715 0.0709 0.0713
October 0.0713 0.0702 0.0708
November 0.0718 0.0690 0.0705
December 0.0724 0.0675 0.0695