YEARLY HIGH
0.3018 KMF
YEARLY LOW
0.2413 KMF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2739 KMF

2012 BIF to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BIF to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 16, valuing the pair at 0.3018. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 0.2413.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0605 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2936 to the December average rate of 0.2462, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.3018 was down 10.03% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.3354, 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 1,509 KMF
2011 Average 1,465 KMF
Yearly Trough Low 1,207 KMF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 302.29 KMF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2983
0.2415
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF to KMF 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 0.2844, compared to 0.2634 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0210 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2844
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2634

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was April, with a trading range of 0.0247 KMF (High: 0.2938 / Low: 0.2691). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0044 KMF (High: 0.2786 / Low: 0.2743).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0247
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0044

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0110 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0110

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.2936) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.3244), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0308 (-9.50%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.2936
2011 Avg (January) 0.3244

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3018 0.2879 0.2936
February 0.2906 0.2814 0.2860
March 0.2911 0.2838 0.2869
April 0.2938 0.2691 0.2842
May 0.2834 0.2703 0.2761
June 0.2841 0.2749 0.2794
July 0.2866 0.2717 0.2804
August 0.2786 0.2743 0.2762
September 0.2755 0.2555 0.2652
October 0.2604 0.2534 0.2557
November 0.2621 0.2491 0.2564
December 0.2530 0.2413 0.2462