YEARLY HIGH
0.1797 BIF
YEARLY LOW
0.1526 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1679 BIF

2012 BYR to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BYR to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 0.1797. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 0.1526.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0271 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1547 to the December average rate of 0.1775, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1797 was down 55.66% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.4052, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 898 BIF
2011 Average 1,548 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 763 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 135.36 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1798
0.1524
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BYR 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 0.1624, compared to 0.1735 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0111 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1624
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1735

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was April, with a trading range of 0.0137 BIF (High: 0.1717 / Low: 0.1580). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0029 BIF (High: 0.1747 / Low: 0.1718).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0137
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0029

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0014 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.1775) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1516), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0259 (+17.11%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.1775
2011 Avg (December) 0.1516

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1577 0.1526 0.1547
February 0.1619 0.1532 0.1572
March 0.1625 0.1566 0.1600
April 0.1717 0.1580 0.1632
May 0.1728 0.1673 0.1703
June 0.1705 0.1664 0.1689
July 0.1739 0.1665 0.1706
August 0.1743 0.1706 0.1728
September 0.1755 0.1693 0.1721
October 0.1747 0.1718 0.1734
November 0.1775 0.1719 0.1745
December 0.1797 0.1734 0.1775