2012 BIF to ETB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0136 ETB

YEARLY LOW

0.0118 ETB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0127 ETB

2012 BIF to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BIF to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 6, valuing the pair at 0.0136. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.0118.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0018 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0133 to the December average rate of 0.0120, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0136 was down 2.98% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0140, 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 68 ETB

2011 Average 66 ETB

Yearly Trough Low 59 ETB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 8.85 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0136

0.0118

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF to ETB 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 0.0131, compared to 0.0123 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0131

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0123

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was April, with a trading range of 0.0009 ETB (High: 0.0136 / Low: 0.0127). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 ETB (High: 0.0125 / Low: 0.0124).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0009

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2012: 0.0133) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0134), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0001 (-0.59%).

2012 Avg (April) 0.0133

2011 Avg (April) 0.0134

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0135	0.0131	0.0133
February	0.0135	0.0133	0.0133
March	0.0136	0.0133	0.0134
April	0.0136	0.0127	0.0133
May	0.0129	0.0125	0.0126
June	0.0127	0.0124	0.0126
July	0.0127	0.0123	0.0125
August	0.0125	0.0124	0.0124
September	0.0126	0.0122	0.0124
October	0.0123	0.0121	0.0122
November	0.0124	0.0120	0.0121
December	0.0122	0.0118	0.0120