YEARLY HIGH
169.7295 BIF
YEARLY LOW
144.7454 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
155.3591 BIF

2011 HKD to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the HKD to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 13, valuing the pair at 169.7295. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 20, dropping to 144.7454.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 24.9841 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 145.8728 to the December average rate of 165.6805, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 169.7295 was up 13.53% compared to the 2010 peak of 149.5062, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 HKD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 4,243,238 BIF
2010 Average 3,656,981 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 3,618,635 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 624,603.31 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

167.6623
143.8813
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD 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 151.5372, compared to 159.1811 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.6439 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 151.5372
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 159.1811

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was April, with a trading range of 12.6819 BIF (High: 158.5240 / Low: 145.8421). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9660 BIF (High: 146.3319 / Low: 145.3658).

April Spread (Volatile) ±12.6819
February Spread (Stable) ±0.9660

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1440 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1440

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2011: 165.6805) against the same month in 2010 (average: 145.9078), the exchange rate shifted by +19.7728 (+13.55%).

2011 Avg (December) 165.6805
2010 Avg (December) 145.9078

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 146.6664 144.9533 145.8728
February 146.3319 145.3658 146.0070
March 146.4640 144.7454 145.8630
April 158.5240 145.8421 156.3972
May 158.2752 156.8680 157.5885
June 158.2917 156.7176 157.4945
July 158.2603 156.7227 157.5185
August 158.6513 156.4713 157.4616
September 158.4416 156.8361 157.6009
October 158.6424 157.5614 158.0958
November 163.6250 157.7290 158.7291
December 169.7295 158.2652 165.6805