YEARLY HIGH
2062.9041 BIF
YEARLY LOW
1755.0217 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1939.5668 BIF

2011 GBP to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the GBP to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 10, valuing the pair at 2062.9041. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 1755.0217.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 307.8824 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1790.0826 to the December average rate of 2010.2829, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 2062.9041 was up 10.32% compared to the 2010 peak of 1869.8742, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,314,520 BIF
2010 Average 8,783,110 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 8,775,109 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,539,411.78 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

2032.3029
1768.0626
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 1906.9660, compared to 1972.1676 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 65.2017 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1906.9660
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1972.1676

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was April, with a trading range of 221.8201 BIF (High: 2045.6456 / Low: 1823.8255). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 30.5140 BIF (High: 1850.1482 / Low: 1819.6341).

April Spread (Volatile) ±221.8201
February Spread (Stable) ±30.5140

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 67.7189 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -67.7189

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2011: 2010.2829) against the same month in 2010 (average: 1769.2793), the exchange rate shifted by +241.0036 (+13.62%).

2011 Avg (December) 2010.2829
2010 Avg (December) 1769.2793

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1813.6446 1755.0217 1790.0826
February 1850.1482 1819.6341 1833.9553
March 1858.8208 1818.5542 1835.9937
April 2045.6456 1823.8255 1990.8521
May 2045.3998 1965.4633 2003.0467
June 2016.6906 1954.1269 1987.8653
July 2010.5813 1949.5768 1981.3130
August 2029.2297 1986.7571 2008.5310
September 1991.4224 1886.8757 1940.8121
October 1985.3850 1893.2313 1939.5463
November 2038.2118 1906.7547 1952.5206
December 2062.9041 1930.4370 2010.2829