YEARLY HIGH
0.1400 DJF
YEARLY LOW
0.1151 DJF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1275 DJF

2012 BIF to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BIF to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 6, valuing the pair at 0.1400. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 0.1151.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0249 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1373 to the December average rate of 0.1166, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1400 was down 11.21% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1576, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 700 DJF
2011 Average 736 DJF
Yearly Trough Low 576 DJF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 124.38 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1397
0.1145
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF to DJF 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 0.1340, compared to 0.1210 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0130 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1340
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1210

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was April, with a trading range of 0.0107 DJF (High: 0.1400 / Low: 0.1293). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 DJF (High: 0.1240 / Low: 0.1225).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0107
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0075 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0075

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2012: 0.1360) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1463), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0103 (-7.02%).

2012 Avg (April) 0.1360
2011 Avg (April) 0.1463

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1391 0.1350 0.1373
February 0.1385 0.1362 0.1372
March 0.1399 0.1363 0.1376
April 0.1400 0.1293 0.1360
May 0.1314 0.1263 0.1286
June 0.1286 0.1263 0.1273
July 0.1265 0.1228 0.1246
August 0.1240 0.1225 0.1233
September 0.1250 0.1198 0.1223
October 0.1212 0.1193 0.1199
November 0.1212 0.1170 0.1189
December 0.1190 0.1151 0.1166