YEARLY HIGH
1869.8742 BIF
YEARLY LOW
1624.7479 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1756.6807 BIF

2010 GBP to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the GBP to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 1869.8742. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 23, dropping to 1624.7479.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 245.1263 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1842.1309 to the December average rate of 1769.2793, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,349,371 BIF
Yearly Average 8,783,403 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 8,123,740 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,225,631.38 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

1859.2217
1654.1328
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GBP 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 1737.1493, compared to 1776.2120 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 39.0627 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1737.1493
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1776.2120

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was May, with a trading range of 128.0987 BIF (High: 1752.8466 / Low: 1624.7479). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 45.3109 BIF (High: 1771.8216 / Low: 1726.5107).

May Spread (Volatile) ±128.0987
April Spread (Stable) ±45.3109

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 78.6935 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -78.6935

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for January 2010 is 1842.1309.

2010 Avg (January) 1842.1309
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1869.8742 1819.3000 1842.1309
February 1815.4012 1730.5281 1771.1436
March 1745.4240 1687.5457 1710.8741
April 1771.8216 1726.5107 1749.9171
May 1752.8466 1624.7479 1671.2236
June 1713.9471 1643.5258 1677.6065
July 1786.0965 1695.9262 1732.4808
August 1812.7447 1738.5006 1776.9912
September 1797.3529 1742.7643 1763.2824
October 1818.7120 1772.6920 1801.2929
November 1851.9025 1766.4507 1813.9455
December 1794.0314 1747.9236 1769.2793