YEARLY HIGH
1022.5504 BIF
YEARLY LOW
875.1097 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
962.6709 BIF

2011 SGD to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the SGD to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 1, valuing the pair at 1022.5504. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 875.1097.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 147.4407 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 882.0847 to the December average rate of 994.8864, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.79% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 1022.5504 was up 15.30% compared to the 2010 peak of 886.8574, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,112,752 BIF
2010 Average 4,172,711 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 4,375,548 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 737,203.47 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

1028.3778
868.7854
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD 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 938.0043, compared to 987.3376 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 49.3333 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 938.0043
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 987.3376

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was April, with a trading range of 101.6445 BIF (High: 1001.2591 / Low: 899.6145). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 9.0262 BIF (High: 894.7485 / Low: 885.7223).

April Spread (Volatile) ±101.6445
February Spread (Stable) ±9.0262

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 31.2322 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -31.2322

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2011: 1015.0784) against the same month in 2010 (average: 837.4991), the exchange rate shifted by +177.5793 (+21.20%).

2011 Avg (August) 1015.0784
2010 Avg (August) 837.4991

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 889.9129 875.1097 882.0847
February 894.7485 885.7223 891.1924
March 904.1077 886.0946 896.1861
April 1001.2591 899.6145 975.3467
May 1000.9590 977.0245 989.6320
June 1000.2627 986.4746 993.5838
July 1020.5843 998.5878 1008.7030
August 1022.5504 1008.9355 1015.0784
September 1021.7626 939.8765 983.8463
October 991.7206 937.8190 963.5627
November 998.0201 940.0797 957.9486
December 1016.2715 958.7470 994.8864