2012 GNF to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2199 BIF

YEARLY LOW

0.1817 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1991 BIF

2012 GNF to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GNF to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 0.2199. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 17, dropping to 0.1817.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0382 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1867 to the December average rate of 0.2159, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2199 was up 14.36% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1923, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,100 BIF

2011 Average 877 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 909 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 191.12 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2190

0.1811

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GNF 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 0.1910, compared to 0.2072 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0162 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1910

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2072

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was April, with a trading range of 0.0166 BIF (High: 0.1984 / Low: 0.1817). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0025 BIF (High: 0.2029 / Low: 0.2004).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0166

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0025

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0040 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0040

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.2159) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1860), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0299 (+16.08%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.2159

2011 Avg (December) 0.1860

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1902	0.1845	0.1867
February	0.1905	0.1848	0.1882
March	0.1905	0.1822	0.1842
April	0.1984	0.1817	0.1877
May	0.2045	0.1942	0.1996
June	0.2024	0.1966	0.1995
July	0.2037	0.1956	0.2003
August	0.2029	0.2004	0.2018
September	0.2129	0.2001	0.2055
October	0.2123	0.2072	0.2092
November	0.2160	0.2059	0.2107
December	0.2199	0.2114	0.2159