2012 BND to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1261.4453 BIF

YEARLY LOW

996.7367 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

1124.3272 BIF

2012 BND to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BND to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 1261.4453. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 996.7367.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 264.7087 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1014.8993 to the December average rate of 1249.1616, the exchange rate registered a net change of 23.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1261.4453 was up 23.39% compared to the 2011 peak of 1022.3264, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BND based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 6,307,227 BIF

2011 Average 4,816,260 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 4,983,683 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,323,543.35 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1272.5878

991.4731

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BND to BIF 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 1056.1574, compared to 1192.4970 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 136.3396 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1056.1574

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1192.4970

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was April, with a trading range of 101.4904 BIF (High: 1117.4537 / Low: 1015.9633). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 15.3639 BIF (High: 1162.7270 / Low: 1147.3631).

April Spread (Volatile) ±101.4904

August Spread (Stable) ±15.3639

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 5.3813 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -5.3813

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 1249.1616) against the same month in 2011 (average: 994.7555), the exchange rate shifted by +254.4060 (+25.57%).

2012 Avg (December) 1249.1616

2011 Avg (December) 994.7555

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1032.1187	996.7367	1014.8993
February	1045.6668	1029.2093	1037.0235
March	1042.3985	1022.9651	1031.6421
April	1117.4537	1015.9633	1051.9208
May	1121.5927	1081.1068	1102.1484
June	1119.7798	1082.9014	1099.3101
July	1163.4630	1108.8096	1132.0604
August	1162.7270	1147.3631	1156.5114
September	1207.2895	1152.9872	1182.7884
October	1219.6496	1193.0666	1212.2093
November	1246.0936	1199.9261	1222.2511
December	1261.4453	1224.5723	1249.1616