2012 BTN to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

29.9661 BIF

YEARLY LOW

24.4644 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

26.6459 BIF

2012 BTN to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BTN to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 6, valuing the pair at 29.9661. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 24.4644.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.5017 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 25.3710 to the December average rate of 27.8875, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 29.9661 was up 7.49% compared to the 2011 peak of 27.8770, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 149,830 BIF

2011 Average 129,929 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 122,322 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 27,508.50 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

28.3532

24.8121

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN 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 25.6198, compared to 27.6719 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.0521 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 25.6198

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 27.6719

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 2.8994 BIF (High: 28.2017 / Low: 25.3023). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5212 BIF (High: 28.2263 / Low: 27.7051).

July Spread (Volatile) ±2.8994

August Spread (Stable) ±0.5212

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.7248 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7248

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2012: 28.0064) against the same month in 2011 (average: 24.9794), the exchange rate shifted by +3.0270 (+12.12%).

2012 Avg (October) 28.0064

2011 Avg (October) 24.9794

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	26.0960	24.4644	25.3710
February	26.6038	25.8536	26.4042
March	26.3239	25.2443	25.7855
April	26.2273	24.9638	25.4489
May	26.2998	24.9870	25.6023
June	25.5963	24.6753	25.1072
July	28.2017	25.3023	26.7455
August	28.2263	27.7051	28.0581
September	29.5470	27.1173	28.0526
October	29.9661	27.4438	28.0064
November	27.8490	26.6757	27.2816
December	28.0945	27.4977	27.8875