2012 BIF to LRD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0577 LRD

YEARLY LOW

0.0470 LRD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0527 LRD

2012 BIF to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BIF to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 6, valuing the pair at 0.0577. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 0.0470.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0107 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0560 to the December average rate of 0.0480, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0577 was down 9.91% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0640, 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 288 LRD

2011 Average 298 LRD

Yearly Trough Low 235 LRD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 53.31 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0575

0.0471

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF to LRD 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 0.0552, compared to 0.0501 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0051 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0552

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0501

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was April, with a trading range of 0.0040 LRD (High: 0.0577 / Low: 0.0537). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 LRD (High: 0.0572 / Low: 0.0560).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0040

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

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 0.0027 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0027

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2012: 0.0561) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0591), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0030 (-5.13%).

2012 Avg (April) 0.0561

2011 Avg (April) 0.0591

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0574	0.0544	0.0560
February	0.0572	0.0553	0.0563
March	0.0572	0.0560	0.0566
April	0.0577	0.0537	0.0561
May	0.0545	0.0525	0.0533
June	0.0537	0.0521	0.0531
July	0.0533	0.0515	0.0523
August	0.0521	0.0507	0.0513
September	0.0517	0.0494	0.0507
October	0.0500	0.0485	0.0493
November	0.0500	0.0478	0.0493
December	0.0491	0.0470	0.0480