2012 BIF to LBP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1758 LBP

YEARLY LOW

0.9755 LBP

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0762 LBP

2012 BIF to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BIF to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 8, valuing the pair at 1.1758. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.9755.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2003 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1601 to the December average rate of 0.9879, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.1758 was down 11.75% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.3323, 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 5,879 LBP

2011 Average 6,236 LBP

Yearly Trough Low 4,877 LBP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,001.41 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.1774

0.9707

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF to LBP 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 1.1294, compared to 1.0230 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1064 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1294

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0230

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was April, with a trading range of 0.0863 LBP (High: 1.1758 / Low: 1.0894). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0139 LBP (High: 1.0506 / Low: 1.0367).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0863

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0139

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 0.0633 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0633

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2012: 1.1453) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.2386), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0933 (-7.53%).

2012 Avg (April) 1.1453

2011 Avg (April) 1.2386

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1730	1.1387	1.1601
February	1.1703	1.1514	1.1577
March	1.1746	1.1520	1.1601
April	1.1758	1.0894	1.1453
May	1.1058	1.0654	1.0820
June	1.0794	1.0598	1.0714
July	1.0697	1.0363	1.0541
August	1.0506	1.0367	1.0427
September	1.0484	1.0153	1.0336
October	1.0263	1.0080	1.0135
November	1.0243	0.9891	1.0063
December	1.0100	0.9755	0.9879