2012 BIF to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0646 JPY

YEARLY LOW

0.0525 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0571 JPY

2012 BIF to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BIF to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 20, valuing the pair at 0.0646. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 26, dropping to 0.0525.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0121 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0593 to the December average rate of 0.0550, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0646 was down 12.71% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0740, 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 323 JPY

2011 Average 330 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 262 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 60.72 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0646

0.0522

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF to JPY 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 0.0598, compared to 0.0543 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0055 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0598

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0543

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was April, with a trading range of 0.0063 JPY (High: 0.0641 / Low: 0.0578). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 JPY (High: 0.0541 / Low: 0.0527).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0063

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

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 0.0046 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0046

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 0.0636) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0719), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0083 (-11.56%).

2012 Avg (March) 0.0636

2011 Avg (March) 0.0719

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0603	0.0581	0.0593
February	0.0624	0.0586	0.0604
March	0.0646	0.0624	0.0636
April	0.0641	0.0578	0.0619
May	0.0585	0.0556	0.0573
June	0.0575	0.0553	0.0564
July	0.0565	0.0539	0.0554
August	0.0554	0.0539	0.0545
September	0.0548	0.0525	0.0537
October	0.0541	0.0527	0.0533
November	0.0553	0.0532	0.0542
December	0.0563	0.0539	0.0550