YEARLY HIGH
0.0305 DOP
YEARLY LOW
0.0248 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0279 DOP

2012 BIF to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BIF to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 8, valuing the pair at 0.0305. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 5, dropping to 0.0248.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0056 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0299 to the December average rate of 0.0263, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0305 was down 8.78% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0334, 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 152 DOP
2011 Average 157 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 124 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 28.24 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0304
0.0258
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF to DOP 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 0.0292, compared to 0.0266 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0026 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0292
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0266

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 0.0024 DOP (High: 0.0273 / Low: 0.0249). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 DOP (High: 0.0273 / Low: 0.0269).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0024
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2012: 0.0296) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0311), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0014 (-4.66%).

2012 Avg (April) 0.0296
2011 Avg (April) 0.0311

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0303 0.0292 0.0299
February 0.0301 0.0296 0.0299
March 0.0303 0.0297 0.0300
April 0.0305 0.0282 0.0296
May 0.0286 0.0275 0.0280
June 0.0280 0.0276 0.0278
July 0.0277 0.0270 0.0273
August 0.0273 0.0269 0.0271
September 0.0273 0.0249 0.0262
October 0.0267 0.0248 0.0262
November 0.0271 0.0262 0.0265
December 0.0269 0.0260 0.0263