2012 GIP to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2476.1470 BIF

YEARLY LOW

1971.1216 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

2226.2481 BIF

2012 GIP to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GIP to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 2476.1470. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 1971.1216.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 505.0254 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2014.3292 to the December average rate of 2447.6309, the exchange rate registered a net change of 21.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2476.1470 was up 19.97% compared to the 2011 peak of 2064.0169, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,380,735 BIF

2011 Average 9,697,798 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 9,855,608 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,525,126.86 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2490.9611

1970.9990

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GIP 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 2104.8382, compared to 2347.6580 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 242.8198 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2104.8382

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2347.6580

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was April, with a trading range of 212.2928 BIF (High: 2244.8608 / Low: 2032.5681). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 32.3979 BIF (High: 2299.9865 / Low: 2267.5885).

April Spread (Volatile) ±212.2928

August Spread (Stable) ±32.3979

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 33.3727 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -33.3727

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 2447.6309) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2011.6930), the exchange rate shifted by +435.9379 (+21.67%).

2012 Avg (December) 2447.6309

2011 Avg (December) 2011.6930

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2059.1343	1971.1216	2014.3292
February	2087.2981	2034.5160	2056.5412
March	2080.3120	2024.6039	2054.2498
April	2244.8608	2032.5681	2105.7990
May	2265.7156	2170.3699	2215.7414
June	2215.8377	2145.0673	2182.3687
July	2294.2856	2201.9345	2250.0469
August	2299.9865	2267.5885	2286.8976
September	2384.1125	2288.1928	2335.5947
October	2394.4521	2355.7564	2377.2769
November	2434.0722	2343.3228	2388.5012
December	2476.1470	2396.8498	2447.6309