YEARLY HIGH
0.0323 HTG
YEARLY LOW
0.0273 HTG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0298 HTG

2012 BIF to HTG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BIF to HTG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 6, valuing the pair at 0.0323. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.0273.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0050 HTG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0312 to the December average rate of 0.0277, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0323 was down 10.31% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0360, 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 161 HTG
2011 Average 168 HTG
Yearly Trough Low 137 HTG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 24.80 HTG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0321
0.0272
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF to HTG 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 0.0309, compared to 0.0286 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0023 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0309
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0286

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was April, with a trading range of 0.0019 HTG (High: 0.0323 / Low: 0.0304). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 HTG (High: 0.0293 / Low: 0.0290).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0019
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 0.0013 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2012: 0.0315) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0335), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0020 (-5.93%).

2012 Avg (April) 0.0315
2011 Avg (April) 0.0335

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0316 0.0306 0.0312
February 0.0316 0.0309 0.0311
March 0.0320 0.0315 0.0317
April 0.0323 0.0304 0.0315
May 0.0308 0.0298 0.0302
June 0.0302 0.0295 0.0300
July 0.0299 0.0290 0.0295
August 0.0293 0.0290 0.0291
September 0.0293 0.0284 0.0289
October 0.0287 0.0283 0.0284
November 0.0287 0.0277 0.0282
December 0.0282 0.0273 0.0277