2012 ALL to BIF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 ALL to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the ALL to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 14.6160. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 11.8114.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.8046 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.1133 to the December average rate of 14.3056, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 14.6160 was up 14.01% compared to the 2011 peak of 12.8194, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ALL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
ALL to BIF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 12.4344, compared to 13.5166 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0822 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was April, with a trading range of 1.0441 BIF (High: 13.0297 / Low: 11.9856). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2726 BIF (High: 12.3676 / Low: 12.0950).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1000 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 14.3056) against the same month in 2011 (average: 12.2692), the exchange rate shifted by +2.0364 (+16.60%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12.3534 | 11.8114 | 12.1133 |
| February | 12.5138 | 12.1827 | 12.3593 |
| March | 12.3676 | 12.0950 | 12.2593 |
| April | 13.0297 | 11.9856 | 12.3694 |
| May | 13.0300 | 12.4517 | 12.7840 |
| June | 12.9582 | 12.4968 | 12.7213 |
| July | 13.0065 | 12.5306 | 12.7688 |
| August | 13.1285 | 12.8550 | 13.0261 |
| September | 13.8693 | 13.0909 | 13.4890 |
| October | 13.9147 | 13.4993 | 13.7798 |
| November | 14.1330 | 13.4648 | 13.7304 |
| December | 14.6160 | 13.9226 | 14.3056 |