YEARLY HIGH
1.3217 BIF
YEARLY LOW
1.2199 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2693 BIF

2010 CDF to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the CDF to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 5, valuing the pair at 1.3217. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 26, dropping to 1.2199.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1018 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2766 to the December average rate of 1.2613, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,608 BIF
Yearly Average 6,346 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 6,099 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 508.96 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

1.2873
1.2496
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF 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 1.2701, compared to 1.2685 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2701
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2685

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was May, with a trading range of 0.1018 BIF (High: 1.3217 / Low: 1.2199). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0157 BIF (High: 1.2658 / Low: 1.2501).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1018
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0157

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0230 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0230

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for May 2010 is 1.2654.

2010 Avg (May) 1.2654
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2848 1.2613 1.2766
February 1.2827 1.2540 1.2612
March 1.2845 1.2386 1.2527
April 1.3106 1.2705 1.2835
May 1.3217 1.2199 1.2654
June 1.2971 1.2637 1.2812
July 1.2808 1.2541 1.2711
August 1.2822 1.2561 1.2748
September 1.2931 1.2716 1.2841
October 1.2742 1.2475 1.2611
November 1.2658 1.2501 1.2584
December 1.2826 1.2423 1.2613