YEARLY HIGH
16.7361 STD
YEARLY LOW
13.4681 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.6132 STD

2011 BIF to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the BIF to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 16.7361. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 1, dropping to 13.4681.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.2680 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.2015 to the December average rate of 14.3799, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 16.7361 was down 7.20% compared to the 2010 peak of 18.0345, 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 83,680 STD
2010 Average 80,509 STD
Yearly Trough Low 67,341 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,339.90 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

16.4277
13.7140
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF to STD 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 14.9112, compared to 14.3152 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5960 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.9112
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.3152

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was April, with a trading range of 1.8348 STD (High: 15.3029 / Low: 13.4681). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4198 STD (High: 15.6344 / Low: 15.2146).

April Spread (Volatile) ±1.8348
March Spread (Stable) ±0.4198

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 1.3814 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3814

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2011: 16.2015) against the same month in 2010 (average: 14.3707), the exchange rate shifted by +1.8308 (+12.74%).

2011 Avg (January) 16.2015
2010 Avg (January) 14.3707

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16.7361 15.7701 16.2015
February 16.0320 15.6048 15.8368
March 15.6344 15.2146 15.4379
April 15.3029 13.4681 14.0565
May 14.2471 13.4681 13.9945
June 14.1237 13.6695 13.9402
July 14.1717 13.7367 13.9853
August 14.2769 13.8102 13.9971
September 14.7359 13.8467 14.3098
October 15.0665 14.1739 14.6257
November 14.9012 14.2099 14.5935
December 14.8492 13.9319 14.3799