YEARLY HIGH
15.2878 BIF
YEARLY LOW
12.9915 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.0808 BIF

2011 JMD to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the JMD to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 10, valuing the pair at 15.2878. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 12.9915.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.2963 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.0661 to the December average rate of 14.9415, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 15.2878 was up 15.65% compared to the 2010 peak of 13.2190, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 76,439 BIF
2010 Average 64,792 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 64,958 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,481.45 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

15.1292
12.8759
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD 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 13.7056, compared to 14.4560 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7504 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.7056
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.4560

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was April, with a trading range of 1.3966 BIF (High: 14.4520 / Low: 13.0554). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1145 BIF (High: 13.1516 / Low: 13.0372).

April Spread (Volatile) ±1.3966
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1145

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0298 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0298

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2011: 14.9415) against the same month in 2010 (average: 13.0576), the exchange rate shifted by +1.8838 (+14.43%).

2011 Avg (December) 14.9415
2010 Avg (December) 13.0576

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.1185 12.9915 13.0661
February 13.1516 13.0372 13.0897
March 13.1394 12.9918 13.0636
April 14.4520 13.0554 14.2254
May 14.4779 14.3533 14.3985
June 14.4539 14.3309 14.3904
July 14.4442 14.3044 14.3811
August 14.4233 14.2927 14.3662
September 14.4373 14.2597 14.3584
October 14.4095 14.2636 14.3286
November 14.7478 14.2643 14.3603
December 15.2878 14.3203 14.9415