YEARLY HIGH
18.3894 BIF
YEARLY LOW
15.6239 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.7822 BIF

2011 LRD to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the LRD to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 13, valuing the pair at 18.3894. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 15.6239.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.7655 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.8385 to the December average rate of 17.8747, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 18.3894 was up 8.49% compared to the 2010 peak of 16.9497, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 91,947 BIF
2010 Average 80,286 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 78,119 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,827.47 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

18.0919
15.4852
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 16.3662, compared to 17.1982 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8320 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.3662
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.1982

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was April, with a trading range of 1.3359 BIF (High: 17.1899 / Low: 15.8540). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1520 BIF (High: 15.8133 / Low: 15.6612).

April Spread (Volatile) ±1.3359
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1520

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1361 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1361

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2011: 17.8747) against the same month in 2010 (average: 16.3812), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4935 (+9.12%).

2011 Avg (December) 17.8747
2010 Avg (December) 16.3812

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16.1852 15.6239 15.8385
February 15.8133 15.6612 15.7024
March 15.9159 15.6575 15.7642
April 17.1899 15.8540 16.9294
May 17.2565 16.8701 17.0055
June 17.1392 16.8256 16.9571
July 17.0619 16.7549 16.9155
August 17.1574 16.8964 16.9953
September 17.1869 16.9511 17.0964
October 17.1792 16.9245 17.0399
November 17.5993 17.0138 17.2673
December 18.3894 17.2034 17.8747