YEARLY HIGH
101.9656 BIF
YEARLY LOW
89.9102 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
97.1640 BIF

2011 SCR to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the SCR to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 101.9656. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 23, dropping to 89.9102.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.0554 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 91.3589 to the December average rate of 96.6034, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 101.9656 was down 2.38% compared to the 2010 peak of 104.4540, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 509,828 BIF
2010 Average 468,558 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 449,551 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 60,277.00 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

101.2473
90.4599
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 95.6930, compared to 98.6349 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.9419 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 95.6930
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 98.6349

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was April, with a trading range of 8.2172 BIF (High: 101.6768 / Low: 93.4596). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.8025 BIF (High: 93.9992 / Low: 91.1967).

April Spread (Volatile) ±8.2172
February Spread (Stable) ±2.8025

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 1.7125 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7125

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2011: 100.1935) against the same month in 2010 (average: 90.5629), the exchange rate shifted by +9.6306 (+10.63%).

2011 Avg (August) 100.1935
2010 Avg (August) 90.5629

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 92.8889 89.9102 91.3589
February 93.9992 91.1967 92.3268
March 94.1372 90.6870 92.3296
April 101.6768 93.4596 99.2678
May 101.3202 97.7671 98.9518
June 101.5903 98.1277 99.9234
July 101.6473 97.6318 100.3483
August 101.9656 97.7638 100.1935
September 101.9222 98.2547 99.8027
October 99.5433 95.8429 98.0902
November 98.7825 95.1890 96.7712
December 100.2511 92.9807 96.6034