YEARLY HIGH
192.8854 BIF
YEARLY LOW
160.1625 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
176.6792 BIF

2011 BWP to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the BWP to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 29, valuing the pair at 192.8854. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 160.1625.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 32.7229 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 170.8907 to the December average rate of 171.4586, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 192.8854 was up 9.72% compared to the 2010 peak of 175.8034, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 964,427 BIF
2010 Average 833,801 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 800,813 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 163,614.49 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

189.8927
163.3442
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to BIF 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 178.5708, compared to 174.7877 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.7831 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 178.5708
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 174.7877

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 20.5148 BIF (High: 183.3921 / Low: 162.8773). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.2425 BIF (High: 173.8486 / Low: 169.6061).

September Spread (Volatile) ±20.5148
March Spread (Stable) ±4.2425

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 8.0637 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.0637

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2011: 187.6803) against the same month in 2010 (average: 167.7286), the exchange rate shifted by +19.9517 (+11.90%).

2011 Avg (April) 187.6803
2010 Avg (April) 167.7286

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 176.6157 167.4188 170.8907
February 170.9348 165.3083 167.6403
March 173.8486 169.6061 171.5560
April 192.8854 174.1614 187.6803
May 192.8854 181.6016 186.5552
June 189.5097 184.5841 187.1023
July 189.3514 182.7893 186.8794
August 189.3606 178.7337 182.3457
September 183.3921 162.8773 174.2820
October 172.8702 162.8191 168.2036
November 172.5129 160.1625 165.5566
December 175.6802 165.5789 171.4586