YEARLY HIGH
16.9561 BIF
YEARLY LOW
13.5072 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.1954 BIF

2011 JPY to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the JPY to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 9, valuing the pair at 16.9561. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 1, dropping to 13.5072.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.4489 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.7458 to the December average rate of 16.5596, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 16.9561 was up 19.93% compared to the 2010 peak of 14.1387, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 8,478,049 BIF
2010 Average 6,487,076 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 6,753,613 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,724,435.96 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

16.8410
13.4644
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY 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 14.4001, compared to 15.9907 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.5906 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.4001
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.9907

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was April, with a trading range of 1.5894 BIF (High: 15.0966 / Low: 13.5072). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2565 BIF (High: 15.3413 / Low: 15.0848).

April Spread (Volatile) ±1.5894
June Spread (Stable) ±0.2565

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.1036 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1036

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2011: 16.5596) against the same month in 2010 (average: 13.6173), the exchange rate shifted by +2.9423 (+21.61%).

2011 Avg (December) 16.5596
2010 Avg (December) 13.6173

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.9030 13.6112 13.7458
February 13.9822 13.5773 13.7706
March 14.4826 13.6744 13.9162
April 15.0966 13.5072 14.6128
May 15.2840 14.9027 15.1050
June 15.3413 15.0848 15.2501
July 15.8556 15.1128 15.4719
August 16.0743 15.6180 15.9425
September 16.1486 15.8005 15.9820
October 16.2601 15.7811 16.0459
November 16.3426 15.7436 15.9424
December 16.9561 15.8340 16.5596