2012 BWP to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

198.0255 BIF

YEARLY LOW

170.9366 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

183.6442 BIF

2012 BWP to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BWP to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 198.0255. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 17, dropping to 170.9366.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 27.0889 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 174.2309 to the December average rate of 194.1781, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 198.0255 was up 2.66% compared to the 2011 peak of 192.8854, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 990,128 BIF

2011 Average 883,659 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 854,683 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 135,444.51 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

196.1728

172.2362

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 178.5211, compared to 188.7673 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 10.2462 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 178.5211

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 188.7673

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was April, with a trading range of 15.3324 BIF (High: 186.2690 / Low: 170.9366). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.9378 BIF (High: 181.6488 / Low: 177.7109).

April Spread (Volatile) ±15.3324

February Spread (Stable) ±3.9378

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 2.2947 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.2947

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 194.1781) against the same month in 2011 (average: 171.4586), the exchange rate shifted by +22.7195 (+13.25%).

2012 Avg (December) 194.1781

2011 Avg (December) 171.4586

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	177.1372	171.3000	174.2309
February	181.6488	177.7109	179.6431
March	181.8992	176.7781	178.8786
April	186.2690	170.9366	176.9148
May	187.7761	176.9891	181.8769
June	184.7820	176.7498	179.5821
July	188.6728	180.1804	184.5906
August	189.2109	185.1622	186.9954
September	194.4285	185.3306	189.9441
October	192.5136	185.8020	188.9162
November	191.4224	184.2297	187.9793
December	198.0255	189.7867	194.1781