2011 ETB to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

89.5955 BIF

YEARLY LOW

71.2784 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

76.8523 BIF

2011 ETB to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the ETB to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 89.5955. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 24, dropping to 71.2784.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.3170 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 89.1757 to the December average rate of 74.6950, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 89.5955 was down 16.20% compared to the 2010 peak of 106.9190, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 447,977 BIF

2010 Average 491,063 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 356,392 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 91,585.15 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

90.9105

70.0931

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 81.2871, compared to 72.4175 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 8.8696 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 81.2871

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 72.4175

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was April, with a trading range of 16.5490 BIF (High: 89.1734 / Low: 72.6245). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4255 BIF (High: 72.0298 / Low: 71.6043).

April Spread (Volatile) ±16.5490

October Spread (Stable) ±0.4255

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 13.7379 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -13.7379

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2011: 89.1757) against the same month in 2010 (average: 105.8871), the exchange rate shifted by -16.7114 (-15.78%).

2011 Avg (January) 89.1757

2010 Avg (January) 105.8871

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	89.5955	88.6916	89.1757
February	89.3896	88.8172	89.1667
March	89.3575	88.3034	88.9054
April	89.1734	72.6245	75.1675
May	73.0852	72.0836	72.7709
June	72.9185	72.2347	72.5363
July	72.6199	71.8510	72.2150
August	72.3767	71.5392	72.0073
September	72.1553	71.5372	71.8503
October	72.0298	71.6043	71.8279
November	73.9020	71.2784	71.9098
December	76.5086	71.4187	74.6950