YEARLY HIGH
4.6124 BIF
YEARLY LOW
3.9505 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.3251 BIF

2011 MRO to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the MRO to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 13, valuing the pair at 4.6124. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 28, dropping to 3.9505.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6619 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.0497 to the December average rate of 4.5002, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 4.6124 was up 4.49% compared to the 2010 peak of 4.4143, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 23,062 BIF
2010 Average 20,770 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 19,752 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,309.51 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

4.5610
3.9794
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MRO 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 4.2565, compared to 4.3937 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1372 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.2565
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.3937

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was April, with a trading range of 0.4724 BIF (High: 4.5415 / Low: 4.0692). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0809 BIF (High: 4.4233 / Low: 4.3424).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.4724
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0809

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 0.0916 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0916

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2011: 4.5002) against the same month in 2010 (average: 4.0476), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4526 (+11.18%).

2011 Avg (December) 4.5002
2010 Avg (December) 4.0476

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.1178 3.9933 4.0497
February 4.1327 3.9505 4.0345
March 4.1123 3.9554 4.0278
April 4.5415 4.0692 4.4214
May 4.5683 4.4511 4.5125
June 4.5497 4.4313 4.4928
July 4.5210 4.3993 4.4549
August 4.4929 4.3443 4.4180
September 4.4233 4.3424 4.3718
October 4.3657 4.2092 4.2802
November 4.4190 4.2767 4.3370
December 4.6124 4.2910 4.5002