2012 BIF to GNF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 BIF to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the BIF to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 17, valuing the pair at 5.5028. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 4.5465.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9563 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.3572 to the December average rate of 4.6332, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 5.5028 was down 18.93% compared to the 2011 peak of 6.7877, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BIF based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
BIF to GNF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 5.2424, compared to 4.8295 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4129 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was April, with a trading range of 0.4615 GNF (High: 5.5028 / Low: 5.0413). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0612 GNF (High: 4.9908 / Low: 4.9296).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo 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 0.3187 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2012: 5.3302) against the same month in 2011 (average: 5.8115), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4813 (-8.28%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.4192 | 5.2589 | 5.3572 |
| February | 5.4107 | 5.2487 | 5.3132 |
| March | 5.4872 | 5.2491 | 5.4284 |
| April | 5.5028 | 5.0413 | 5.3302 |
| May | 5.1496 | 4.8911 | 5.0115 |
| June | 5.0859 | 4.9410 | 5.0139 |
| July | 5.1114 | 4.9097 | 4.9936 |
| August | 4.9908 | 4.9296 | 4.9558 |
| September | 4.9977 | 4.6974 | 4.8674 |
| October | 4.8263 | 4.7098 | 4.7809 |
| November | 4.8565 | 4.6306 | 4.7462 |
| December | 4.7301 | 4.5465 | 4.6332 |