YEARLY HIGH
772.3371 BIF
YEARLY LOW
603.3746 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
690.7507 BIF

2011 TOP to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the TOP to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 13, valuing the pair at 772.3371. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 603.3746.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 168.9624 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 609.9848 to the December average rate of 742.2940, the exchange rate registered a net change of 21.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 772.3371 was up 24.65% compared to the 2010 peak of 619.5973, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,861,685 BIF
2010 Average 2,950,916 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 3,016,873 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 844,812.14 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

763.6768
596.0128
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TOP 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 649.7102, compared to 731.7911 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 82.0809 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 649.7102
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 731.7911

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was April, with a trading range of 79.0772 BIF (High: 689.6215 / Low: 610.5444). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.3554 BIF (High: 614.6470 / Low: 610.2917).

April Spread (Volatile) ±79.0772
February Spread (Stable) ±4.3554

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 18.8198 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -18.8198

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2011: 742.2940) against the same month in 2010 (average: 605.6832), the exchange rate shifted by +136.6109 (+22.55%).

2011 Avg (December) 742.2940
2010 Avg (December) 605.6832

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 614.5029 603.3746 609.9848
February 614.6470 610.2917 613.4556
March 618.6547 606.3540 612.5121
April 689.6215 610.5444 663.9681
May 700.0235 689.6215 693.8752
June 713.7437 699.0348 704.4656
July 757.7692 710.1105 728.3892
August 766.3974 741.6316 749.7048
September 754.5853 708.5292 730.8849
October 730.7960 700.1001 717.1918
November 749.1070 691.9807 722.2820
December 772.3371 709.2733 742.2940