YEARLY HIGH
9.6204 BIF
YEARLY LOW
1.3783 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.2781 BIF

2011 KPW to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the KPW to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 7, valuing the pair at 9.6204. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 1.3783.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.2421 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.9330 to the December average rate of 3.6947, the exchange rate registered a net change of -53.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 9.6204 was up 18.60% compared to the 2010 peak of 8.1117, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 48,102 BIF
2010 Average 39,714 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 6,892 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 41,210.50 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

10.0598
3.1161
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KPW 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 8.4094, compared to 8.1469 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2624 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.4094
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.1469

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was December, with a trading range of 8.1522 BIF (High: 9.5769 / Low: 1.4247). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0476 BIF (High: 7.9633 / Low: 7.9156).

December Spread (Volatile) ±8.1522
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0476

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 4.8557 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.8557

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2011: 9.4483) against the same month in 2010 (average: 7.9521), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4962 (+18.81%).

2011 Avg (June) 9.4483
2010 Avg (June) 7.9521

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.9662 7.8798 7.9330
February 7.9633 7.9156 7.9489
March 7.9863 7.8922 7.9439
April 8.6100 7.9253 8.4953
May 9.0842 8.5198 8.6867
June 9.6204 9.2908 9.4483
July 9.4844 9.1036 9.2916
August 9.6093 9.3814 9.4811
September 9.3556 8.7918 9.0185
October 8.9032 8.8125 8.8453
November 9.2411 1.3783 8.5504
December 9.5769 1.4247 3.6947