YEARLY HIGH
0.3274 BIF
YEARLY LOW
0.2434 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2897 BIF

2011 PYG to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the PYG to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 1, valuing the pair at 0.3274. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 0.2434.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0840 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2460 to the December average rate of 0.2908, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.3274 was up 31.50% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.2489, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,637 BIF
2010 Average 1,196 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 1,217 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 419.78 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.3235
0.2390
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PYG 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 0.2781, compared to 0.3014 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0232 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2781
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3014

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was April, with a trading range of 0.0335 BIF (High: 0.3133 / Low: 0.2797). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0044 BIF (High: 0.2496 / Low: 0.2451).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0335
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0044

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0125 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0125

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2011: 0.3164) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.2384), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0781 (+32.76%).

2011 Avg (August) 0.3164
2010 Avg (August) 0.2384

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2510 0.2434 0.2460
February 0.2496 0.2451 0.2474
March 0.2766 0.2495 0.2626
April 0.3133 0.2797 0.3002
May 0.3109 0.3036 0.3067
June 0.3083 0.3035 0.3059
July 0.3204 0.3057 0.3115
August 0.3274 0.3128 0.3164
September 0.3156 0.2974 0.3077
October 0.2989 0.2921 0.2952
November 0.2952 0.2766 0.2864
December 0.2999 0.2763 0.2908