2010 STD to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0712 BIF

YEARLY LOW

0.0554 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0623 BIF

2010 STD to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the STD to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 14, valuing the pair at 0.0712. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 9, dropping to 0.0554.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0158 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0696 to the December average rate of 0.0611, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 356 BIF

Yearly Average 311 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 277 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 78.89 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

0.0709

0.0555

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

STD 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 0.0634, compared to 0.0612 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0022 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0634

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0612

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was June, with a trading range of 0.0081 BIF (High: 0.0636 / Low: 0.0554). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 BIF (High: 0.0634 / Low: 0.0626).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0081

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0060 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0060

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for January 2010 is 0.0696.

2010 Avg (January) 0.0696

Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0712	0.0684	0.0696
February	0.0689	0.0623	0.0650
March	0.0634	0.0626	0.0630
April	0.0637	0.0627	0.0632
May	0.0637	0.0611	0.0628
June	0.0636	0.0554	0.0568
July	0.0608	0.0570	0.0587
August	0.0612	0.0586	0.0596
September	0.0630	0.0589	0.0602
October	0.0650	0.0633	0.0642
November	0.0654	0.0603	0.0633
December	0.0620	0.0604	0.0611