2011 BOB to BIF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2011.
2011 BOB to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011
During 2011, the BOB to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 13, valuing the pair at 191.8366. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 161.5414.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 30.2952 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 162.4035 to the December average rate of 186.8836, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 191.8366 was up 16.00% compared to the 2010 peak of 165.3792, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BOB based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.
BOB to BIF 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 168.7249, compared to 178.4564 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 9.7315 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2011 was April, with a trading range of 13.5630 BIF (High: 176.4744 / Low: 162.9114). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1066 BIF (High: 163.0372 / Low: 161.9306).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.6590 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2011: 186.8836) against the same month in 2010 (average: 162.4841), the exchange rate shifted by +24.3995 (+15.02%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 163.6864 | 161.5414 | 162.4035 |
| February | 163.5911 | 161.6880 | 162.3601 |
| March | 163.0372 | 161.9306 | 162.4750 |
| April | 176.4744 | 162.9114 | 173.7156 |
| May | 177.6041 | 174.4773 | 175.3177 |
| June | 178.7146 | 174.6924 | 176.0772 |
| July | 178.7952 | 174.1342 | 176.1713 |
| August | 178.7058 | 174.7105 | 176.6055 |
| September | 178.8443 | 175.2602 | 176.8231 |
| October | 178.8232 | 175.0974 | 176.1641 |
| November | 182.6780 | 175.9987 | 178.0909 |
| December | 191.8366 | 178.6595 | 186.8836 |