YEARLY HIGH
861.2196 BIF
YEARLY LOW
715.8201 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
783.8164 BIF

2012 AWG to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AWG to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 861.2196. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 8, dropping to 715.8201.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 145.3996 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 725.4294 to the December average rate of 851.5932, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 861.2196 was up 16.75% compared to the 2011 peak of 737.6339, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,306,098 BIF
2011 Average 3,378,787 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 3,579,100 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 726,997.76 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

864.2344
712.5393
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG 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 745.7113, compared to 821.9214 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 76.2101 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 745.7113
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 821.9214

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was April, with a trading range of 56.3396 BIF (High: 772.1596 / Low: 715.8201). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 11.8739 BIF (High: 730.5793 / Low: 718.7055).

April Spread (Volatile) ±56.3396
February Spread (Stable) ±11.8739

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.4028 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4028

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 851.5932) against the same month in 2011 (average: 719.8044), the exchange rate shifted by +131.7887 (+18.31%).

2012 Avg (December) 851.5932
2011 Avg (December) 719.8044

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 739.1432 717.3748 725.4294
February 730.5793 718.7055 726.5834
March 730.0557 716.1898 725.1806
April 772.1596 715.8201 734.8612
May 789.4550 760.8567 777.4150
June 793.6051 778.3262 784.7984
July 810.8467 783.8230 797.2937
August 811.8552 798.6874 806.1210
September 827.9443 799.1769 812.8131
October 832.6420 818.4499 828.3285
November 849.8264 821.1993 835.3791
December 861.2196 833.9314 851.5932