2011 BIF to RWF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2011.
2011 BIF to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011
During 2011, the BIF to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 0.5295. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 13, dropping to 0.4547.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0748 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5238 to the December average rate of 0.4657, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.5295 was up 0.49% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.5269, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BIF based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.
BIF to RWF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.5065, compared to 0.4820 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0245 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2011 was April, with a trading range of 0.0424 RWF (High: 0.5254 / Low: 0.4830). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0033 RWF (High: 0.4870 / Low: 0.4837).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2011. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0337 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2011: 0.5238) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.5006), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0232 (+4.64%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0.5295 | 0.5176 | 0.5238 |
| February | 0.5288 | 0.5228 | 0.5251 |
| March | 0.5289 | 0.5218 | 0.5250 |
| April | 0.5254 | 0.4830 | 0.4914 |
| May | 0.4890 | 0.4843 | 0.4869 |
| June | 0.4893 | 0.4840 | 0.4869 |
| July | 0.4892 | 0.4842 | 0.4864 |
| August | 0.4870 | 0.4837 | 0.4855 |
| September | 0.4881 | 0.4823 | 0.4848 |
| October | 0.4875 | 0.4816 | 0.4849 |
| November | 0.4878 | 0.4725 | 0.4846 |
| December | 0.4869 | 0.4547 | 0.4657 |