YEARLY HIGH
463.4027 BIF
YEARLY LOW
360.7040 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
409.5821 BIF

2011 PLN to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the PLN to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 4, valuing the pair at 463.4027. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 26, dropping to 360.7040.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 102.6987 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 389.5293 to the December average rate of 379.1887, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 463.4027 was up 11.39% compared to the 2010 peak of 416.0021, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 9,268,053 BIF
2010 Average 7,552,335 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 7,214,080 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,053,973.15 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

453.2355
370.6400
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN 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 419.0939, compared to 400.0703 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 19.0236 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 419.0939
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 400.0703

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was April, with a trading range of 65.6891 BIF (High: 462.8271 / Low: 397.1380). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 12.8353 BIF (High: 400.5539 / Low: 387.7186).

April Spread (Volatile) ±65.6891
February Spread (Stable) ±12.8353

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 36.0794 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -36.0794

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2011: 446.3525) against the same month in 2010 (average: 354.1527), the exchange rate shifted by +92.1999 (+26.03%).

2011 Avg (May) 446.3525
2010 Avg (May) 354.1527

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 402.3737 376.5248 389.5293
February 400.5539 387.7186 395.2560
March 402.9771 388.5799 396.0175
April 462.8271 397.1380 443.0098
May 463.4027 433.1427 446.3525
June 455.3652 434.0437 444.3980
July 450.9830 425.2316 438.8238
August 444.8799 417.6134 426.7769
September 423.9821 365.6334 390.6974
October 403.2692 368.6267 387.4118
November 396.0027 360.7040 377.5229
December 390.2100 366.1733 379.1887