2012 GBP to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2497.7202 BIF

YEARLY LOW

1971.3783 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

2225.0393 BIF

2012 GBP to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GBP to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 2497.7202. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 1971.3783.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 526.3419 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2014.1824 to the December average rate of 2459.3260, the exchange rate registered a net change of 22.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2497.7202 was up 21.08% compared to the 2011 peak of 2062.9041, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,488,601 BIF

2011 Average 9,700,616 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 9,856,891 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,631,709.71 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2503.8403

1969.6681

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GBP 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 2104.9541, compared to 2345.1244 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 240.1703 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2104.9541

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2345.1244

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was April, with a trading range of 211.6730 BIF (High: 2244.4088 / Low: 2032.7357). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 39.3141 BIF (High: 2405.3193 / Low: 2366.0052).

April Spread (Volatile) ±211.6730

October Spread (Stable) ±39.3141

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 31.8293 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -31.8293

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 2459.3260) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2010.2829), the exchange rate shifted by +449.0431 (+22.34%).

2012 Avg (December) 2459.3260

2011 Avg (December) 2010.2829

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2060.2786	1971.3783	2014.1824
February	2082.3663	2033.0016	2055.8721
March	2075.8833	2026.7921	2054.1860
April	2244.4088	2032.7357	2106.1708
May	2265.4082	2169.5915	2215.5714
June	2219.3069	2145.0903	2183.7421
July	2278.5821	2185.4281	2227.0373
August	2289.8937	2245.4862	2268.0222
September	2403.6745	2283.1353	2344.8738
October	2405.3193	2366.0052	2384.6382
November	2437.0242	2337.0818	2386.8492
December	2497.7202	2408.9148	2459.3260