YEARLY HIGH
143.6917 BIF
YEARLY LOW
135.9700 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
140.9298 BIF

2010 GTQ to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the GTQ to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 23, valuing the pair at 143.6917. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 135.9700.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.7217 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 136.6293 to the December average rate of 142.2741, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 718,459 BIF
Yearly Average 704,649 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 679,850 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 38,608.52 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

142.9999
136.0502
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ 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 140.5027, compared to 141.3569 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8542 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 140.5027
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 141.3569

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was February, with a trading range of 7.2434 BIF (High: 143.6352 / Low: 136.3918). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2581 BIF (High: 142.6165 / Low: 141.3585).

February Spread (Volatile) ±7.2434
April Spread (Stable) ±1.2581

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 1.3026 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3026

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for December 2010 is 142.2741.

2010 Avg (December) 142.2741
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 137.3556 135.9700 136.6293
February 143.6352 136.3918 138.5486
March 142.3254 139.9839 141.3559
April 142.6165 141.3585 142.4208
May 142.8337 141.2482 142.1105
June 142.5925 141.0843 141.9513
July 142.5949 140.2595 141.5036
August 143.5575 140.2109 141.6876
September 141.8055 139.0821 140.3850
October 141.7706 139.1132 140.5092
November 142.2291 140.8894 141.7820
December 143.6917 140.6932 142.2741