YEARLY HIGH
8.2245 BIF
YEARLY LOW
7.2541 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.7577 BIF

2011 NGN to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the NGN to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 25, valuing the pair at 8.2245. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 20, dropping to 7.2541.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9704 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.4375 to the December average rate of 7.9331, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 8.2245 was up 7.33% compared to the 2010 peak of 7.6629, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 1,000,000 NGN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 8,224,473 BIF
2010 Average 7,521,079 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 7,254,101 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 970,372.36 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

8.1304
7.2558
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NGN 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 7.6310, compared to 7.8843 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2533 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.6310
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.8843

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was April, with a trading range of 0.6650 BIF (High: 8.0084 / Low: 7.3434). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0861 BIF (High: 7.4792 / Low: 7.3931).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.6650
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0861

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 0.1726 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1726

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2011: 7.9930) against the same month in 2010 (average: 7.5370), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4560 (+6.05%).

2011 Avg (August) 7.9930
2010 Avg (August) 7.5370

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.4952 7.3863 7.4375
February 7.4792 7.3931 7.4380
March 7.4254 7.2541 7.3287
April 8.0084 7.3434 7.8611
May 7.9275 7.7686 7.8478
June 8.0682 7.8143 7.8729
July 8.1734 7.9865 8.0575
August 8.2245 7.8824 7.9930
September 7.9485 7.7266 7.8597
October 7.7876 7.5003 7.6872
November 7.9677 7.6665 7.7754
December 8.1372 7.6307 7.9331