2012 GTQ to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

194.8915 BIF

YEARLY LOW

164.3253 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

179.0367 BIF

2012 GTQ to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GTQ to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 194.8915. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 164.3253.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 30.5662 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 166.1801 to the December average rate of 193.1455, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 194.8915 was up 14.91% compared to the 2011 peak of 169.6040, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 974,458 BIF

2011 Average 776,938 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 821,626 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 152,831.16 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

195.8420

163.4836

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ 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 171.5548, compared to 186.5185 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 14.9638 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 171.5548

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 186.5185

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was April, with a trading range of 11.5052 BIF (High: 177.7109 / Low: 166.2057). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.2668 BIF (High: 184.5368 / Low: 181.2699).

April Spread (Volatile) ±11.5052

August Spread (Stable) ±3.2668

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.8449 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8449

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 193.1455) against the same month in 2011 (average: 165.0656), the exchange rate shifted by +28.0799 (+17.01%).

2012 Avg (December) 193.1455

2011 Avg (December) 165.0656

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	169.0888	164.3253	166.1801
February	168.7993	165.5056	167.2606
March	169.2981	165.3967	167.8015
April	177.7109	166.2057	169.9909
May	181.6887	175.1215	178.8765
June	181.7373	177.0994	179.2191
July	185.4549	179.7845	182.3230
August	184.5368	181.2699	183.4281
September	185.6770	179.6684	182.5832
October	189.5924	183.6973	187.3154
November	192.3259	186.9811	190.3161
December	194.8915	191.0129	193.1455