2011 GMD to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

46.6888 BIF

YEARLY LOW

40.0466 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

42.9326 BIF

2011 GMD to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the GMD to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 22, valuing the pair at 46.6888. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 6, dropping to 40.0466.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.6421 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 40.9417 to the December average rate of 44.5047, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.70% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 46.6888 was up 5.80% compared to the 2010 peak of 44.1279, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 233,444 BIF

2010 Average 206,099 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 200,233 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 33,210.59 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

44.9021

40.1332

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 42.5640, compared to 43.3013 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7373 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 42.5640

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 43.3013

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was April, with a trading range of 4.1150 BIF (High: 45.9874 / Low: 41.8723). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3269 BIF (High: 41.5054 / Low: 40.1785).

April Spread (Volatile) ±4.1150

February Spread (Stable) ±1.3269

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 1.9285 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.9285

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2011: 44.2947) against the same month in 2010 (average: 39.2048), the exchange rate shifted by +5.0899 (+12.98%).

2011 Avg (July) 44.2947

2010 Avg (July) 39.2048

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	41.7957	40.1083	40.9417
February	41.5054	40.1785	40.5306
March	42.6689	40.0466	41.1215
April	45.9874	41.8723	44.1224
May	45.3106	43.3148	44.2113
June	46.4419	43.0391	44.4563
July	46.6888	42.8753	44.2947
August	45.0743	42.5956	44.1378
September	44.0834	40.7801	42.2092
October	43.6783	40.7801	42.3599
November	43.0650	41.2522	42.3015
December	45.9063	41.7998	44.5047