2011 BIF to SOS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2011.
2011 BIF to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011
During 2011, the BIF to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 18, valuing the pair at 1.4213. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 13, dropping to 1.2325.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1888 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4113 to the December average rate of 1.2594, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 1.4213 was down 0.51% compared to the 2010 peak of 1.4286, 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 SOS 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 1.3610, compared to 1.3122 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0488 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2011 was April, with a trading range of 0.1119 SOS (High: 1.4107 / Low: 1.2988). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0126 SOS (High: 1.3254 / Low: 1.3128).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and August, 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 0.0926 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2011: 1.4100) against the same month in 2010 (average: 1.3134), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0966 (+7.35%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1.4193 | 1.4037 | 1.4113 |
| February | 1.4174 | 1.4000 | 1.4082 |
| March | 1.4213 | 1.4018 | 1.4100 |
| April | 1.4107 | 1.2988 | 1.3173 |
| May | 1.3124 | 1.2973 | 1.3049 |
| June | 1.3220 | 1.3059 | 1.3144 |
| July | 1.3370 | 1.2913 | 1.3263 |
| August | 1.3408 | 1.3211 | 1.3306 |
| September | 1.3340 | 1.3135 | 1.3235 |
| October | 1.3254 | 1.3128 | 1.3192 |
| November | 1.3230 | 1.2786 | 1.3146 |
| December | 1.3216 | 1.2325 | 1.2594 |