YEARLY HIGH
0.0366 KGS
YEARLY LOW
0.0305 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0334 KGS

2012 BIF to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BIF to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 6, valuing the pair at 0.0366. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 18, dropping to 0.0305.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0061 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0359 to the December average rate of 0.0311, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0366 was down 12.92% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0420, 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 183 KGS
2011 Average 191 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 153 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 30.26 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0365
0.0306
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF to KGS 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 0.0351, compared to 0.0316 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0035 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0351
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0316

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was April, with a trading range of 0.0027 KGS (High: 0.0366 / Low: 0.0339). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 KGS (High: 0.0321 / Low: 0.0316).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0027
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 0.0018 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2012: 0.0356) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0387), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0031 (-8.11%).

2012 Avg (April) 0.0356
2011 Avg (April) 0.0387

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0365 0.0351 0.0359
February 0.0364 0.0356 0.0360
March 0.0363 0.0356 0.0359
April 0.0366 0.0339 0.0356
May 0.0345 0.0332 0.0338
June 0.0339 0.0332 0.0336
July 0.0335 0.0312 0.0327
August 0.0315 0.0308 0.0312
September 0.0321 0.0305 0.0315
October 0.0321 0.0316 0.0317
November 0.0322 0.0311 0.0316
December 0.0318 0.0308 0.0311