YEARLY HIGH
0.5295 RWF
YEARLY LOW
0.4547 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4943 RWF

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,647 RWF
2010 Average 2,561 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 2,274 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 373.85 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.5311
0.4598
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5065
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4820

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0424
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0033

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No 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.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0337

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2011 Avg (January) 0.5238
2010 Avg (January) 0.5006

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