2012 EUR to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2042.1511 BIF

YEARLY LOW

1630.4045 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

1803.8952 BIF

2012 EUR to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the EUR to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 2042.1511. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 1630.4045.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 411.7465 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1675.5636 to the December average rate of 1999.7721, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2042.1511 was up 12.13% compared to the 2011 peak of 1821.1973, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,210,755 BIF

2011 Average 8,422,738 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 8,152,023 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,058,732.60 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2032.1929

1643.1428

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EUR 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 1731.0572, compared to 1876.7332 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 145.6761 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1731.0572

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1876.7332

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was April, with a trading range of 153.8122 BIF (High: 1828.7040 / Low: 1674.8917). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 40.7513 BIF (High: 1732.3208 / Low: 1691.5695).

April Spread (Volatile) ±153.8122

March Spread (Stable) ±40.7513

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 20.1184 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -20.1184

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 1999.7721) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1696.2736), the exchange rate shifted by +303.4984 (+17.89%).

2012 Avg (December) 1999.7721

2011 Avg (December) 1696.2736

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1707.9798	1630.4045	1675.5636
February	1751.0304	1690.0314	1721.0903
March	1732.3208	1691.5695	1714.6113
April	1828.7040	1674.8917	1732.0657
May	1821.1314	1734.5381	1781.5653
June	1793.1714	1731.5021	1761.4469
July	1792.2937	1718.6369	1755.0288
August	1812.2674	1766.1961	1789.0796
September	1927.3615	1809.3281	1873.4565
October	1944.4906	1891.0173	1924.4817
November	1977.8690	1880.8648	1918.5808
December	2042.1511	1947.9175	1999.7721