2011 GTQ to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

169.6040 BIF

YEARLY LOW

140.6932 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

155.3365 BIF

2011 GTQ to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the GTQ to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 13, valuing the pair at 169.6040. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 140.6932.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 28.9108 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 142.3749 to the December average rate of 165.0656, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 169.6040 was up 18.03% compared to the 2010 peak of 143.6917, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 848,020 BIF

2010 Average 704,708 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 703,466 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 144,554.20 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

167.3346

140.1059

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 152.0783, compared to 158.5948 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.5165 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 152.0783

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 158.5948

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was April, with a trading range of 14.6050 BIF (High: 162.3411 / Low: 147.7360). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.7352 BIF (High: 158.7087 / Low: 156.9735).

April Spread (Volatile) ±14.6050

July Spread (Stable) ±1.7352

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 3.0359 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.0359

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2011: 165.0656) against the same month in 2010 (average: 142.2741), the exchange rate shifted by +22.7915 (+16.02%).

2011 Avg (December) 165.0656

2010 Avg (December) 142.2741

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	143.7516	140.6932	142.3749
February	146.6480	144.3884	145.7557
March	148.6393	145.6402	147.3454
April	162.3411	147.7360	159.3521
May	162.1919	157.5083	160.3387
June	158.8910	155.6388	157.3028
July	158.7087	156.9735	157.9493
August	158.1951	155.8392	156.9604
September	157.7538	155.8034	156.6499
October	158.3590	155.5872	156.8082
November	162.9860	157.0905	158.1354
December	169.6040	156.4813	165.0656