YEARLY HIGH
621.2680 BIF
YEARLY LOW
429.2450 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
518.1909 BIF

2011 PGK to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the PGK to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 13, valuing the pair at 621.2680. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 429.2450.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 192.0230 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 433.6539 to the December average rate of 605.5973, the exchange rate registered a net change of 39.65% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 621.2680 was up 40.28% compared to the 2010 peak of 442.8853, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,106,340 BIF
2010 Average 2,108,676 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 2,146,225 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 960,115.23 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

622.7917
416.4596
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK 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 470.3037, compared to 566.0781 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 95.7744 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 470.3037
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 566.0781

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was April, with a trading range of 58.0482 BIF (High: 501.5409 / Low: 443.4927). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.5070 BIF (High: 558.3628 / Low: 551.8558).

April Spread (Volatile) ±58.0482
September Spread (Stable) ±6.5070

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2011: 605.5973) against the same month in 2010 (average: 438.5338), the exchange rate shifted by +167.0635 (+38.10%).

2011 Avg (December) 605.5973
2010 Avg (December) 438.5338

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 439.3635 429.2450 433.6539
February 440.4875 432.2952 435.7903
March 444.7829 434.9566 439.3514
April 501.5409 443.4927 483.1710
May 509.3717 500.7612 505.4067
June 543.1551 503.7424 524.4489
July 551.7877 533.7742 539.5100
August 555.4872 540.9785 551.0173
September 558.3628 551.8558 555.3363
October 577.9434 555.0494 563.9294
November 596.0705 574.5883 581.0785
December 621.2680 579.3872 605.5973