YEARLY HIGH
786.3824 BIF
YEARLY LOW
650.4065 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
717.8855 BIF

2012 BZD to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BZD to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 11, valuing the pair at 786.3824. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 650.4065.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 135.9759 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 654.7772 to the December average rate of 765.9680, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 786.3824 was up 18.69% compared to the 2011 peak of 662.5472, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,931,912 BIF
2011 Average 3,040,138 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 3,252,033 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 679,879.47 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

777.0870
643.6581
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BZD 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 680.0475, compared to 755.7236 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 75.6761 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 680.0475
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 755.7236

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was April, with a trading range of 54.2862 BIF (High: 706.3381 / Low: 652.0520). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 12.7212 BIF (High: 667.8606 / Low: 655.1394).

April Spread (Volatile) ±54.2862
March Spread (Stable) ±12.7212

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 5.0207 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.0207

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2012: 754.0360) against the same month in 2011 (average: 616.9920), the exchange rate shifted by +137.0440 (+22.21%).

2012 Avg (October) 754.0360
2011 Avg (October) 616.9920

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 663.9214 650.4065 654.7772
February 667.9071 651.6129 660.8024
March 667.8606 655.1394 662.8586
April 706.3381 652.0520 671.3792
May 722.1592 695.9987 711.4086
June 726.7368 712.7435 719.0591
July 763.9403 719.4479 745.3776
August 767.6665 738.5359 758.7016
September 781.1358 735.8931 759.0567
October 786.3824 741.6065 754.0360
November 769.5326 736.9498 751.2016
December 773.4674 749.7564 765.9680