YEARLY HIGH
151.5412 BIF
YEARLY LOW
138.3302 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
145.4392 BIF

2010 SBD to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the SBD to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 151.5412. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 23, dropping to 138.3302.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.2110 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 144.8632 to the December average rate of 142.2276, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 757,706 BIF
Yearly Average 727,196 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 691,651 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 66,054.79 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

151.0612
141.4246
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 144.8167, compared to 146.0616 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.2449 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 144.8167
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 146.0616

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was February, with a trading range of 12.0517 BIF (High: 151.5412 / Low: 139.4895). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6410 BIF (High: 143.0791 / Low: 141.4381).

February Spread (Volatile) ±12.0517
December Spread (Stable) ±1.6410

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 5.0293 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.0293

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for February 2010 is 146.7660.

2010 Avg (February) 146.7660
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 146.5459 143.7183 144.8632
February 151.5412 139.4895 146.7660
March 149.2503 143.4227 146.2463
April 146.3020 139.3083 143.7227
May 146.2435 138.3302 143.0223
June 148.3453 142.3816 144.2798
July 149.9926 143.9032 147.2384
August 149.9926 142.2336 144.9638
September 149.9649 144.2758 146.4528
October 150.9338 149.2640 150.2582
November 150.7513 141.0901 145.2288
December 143.0791 141.4381 142.2276