YEARLY HIGH
8.6879 BIF
YEARLY LOW
7.1440 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.8716 BIF

2012 DJF to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the DJF to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 8.6879. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 8, dropping to 7.1440.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5439 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.2822 to the December average rate of 8.5751, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 8.6879 was up 17.26% compared to the 2011 peak of 7.4094, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 43,440 BIF
2011 Average 34,027 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 35,720 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,719.68 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

8.7061
7.1348
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF 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 7.4712, compared to 8.2720 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.4712
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.2720

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was April, with a trading range of 0.5894 BIF (High: 7.7335 / Low: 7.1440). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1022 BIF (High: 8.1639 / Low: 8.0617).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.5894
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1022

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0248 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0248

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 8.5751) against the same month in 2011 (average: 7.2323), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3429 (+18.57%).

2012 Avg (December) 8.5751
2011 Avg (December) 7.2323

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.4089 7.1892 7.2822
February 7.3412 7.2227 7.2905
March 7.3364 7.1503 7.2657
April 7.7335 7.1440 7.3552
May 7.9146 7.6107 7.7786
June 7.9203 7.7762 7.8549
July 8.1461 7.9051 8.0239
August 8.1639 8.0617 8.1090
September 8.3446 8.0006 8.1769
October 8.3816 8.2517 8.3394
November 8.5486 8.2499 8.4080
December 8.6879 8.4007 8.5751