2012 BAM to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1042.3362 BIF

YEARLY LOW

832.4922 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

921.4132 BIF

2012 BAM to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BAM to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 1042.3362. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 832.4922.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 209.8439 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 855.8756 to the December average rate of 1021.2625, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1042.3362 was up 12.07% compared to the 2011 peak of 930.0869, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,211,681 BIF

2011 Average 4,302,089 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 4,162,461 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,049,219.64 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1037.8012

839.3369

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BAM 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 884.0780, compared to 958.7484 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 74.6704 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 884.0780

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 958.7484

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was April, with a trading range of 78.3720 BIF (High: 933.7845 / Low: 855.4125). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 22.3539 BIF (High: 885.4453 / Low: 863.0915).

April Spread (Volatile) ±78.3720

March Spread (Stable) ±22.3539

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 10.2878 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -10.2878

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 1021.2625) against the same month in 2011 (average: 867.4812), the exchange rate shifted by +153.7813 (+17.73%).

2012 Avg (December) 1021.2625

2011 Avg (December) 867.4812

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	872.5732	832.4922	855.8756
February	893.3733	863.6932	878.6316
March	885.4453	863.0915	875.7567
April	933.7845	855.4125	884.5380
May	929.5570	886.6619	909.9769
June	914.1093	883.6134	899.6892
July	916.1903	878.0839	896.5864
August	925.3596	902.4345	913.8522
September	984.3523	924.3271	957.1119
October	992.4030	965.6613	983.3491
November	1008.7055	958.4936	980.3282
December	1042.3362	993.7143	1021.2625