YEARLY HIGH
36.6108 BIF
YEARLY LOW
30.9842 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
33.6438 BIF

2012 HTG to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the HTG to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 36.6108. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 8, dropping to 30.9842.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.6266 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 32.0931 to the December average rate of 36.1684, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.70% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 36.6108 was up 11.84% compared to the 2011 peak of 32.7347, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 183,054 BIF
2011 Average 148,985 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 154,921 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 28,133.13 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

36.6308
31.0820
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 32.3375, compared to 34.9501 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.6125 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 32.3375
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 34.9501

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was April, with a trading range of 1.9256 BIF (High: 32.9098 / Low: 30.9842). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3548 BIF (High: 34.5035 / Low: 34.1487).

April Spread (Volatile) ±1.9256
August Spread (Stable) ±0.3548

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.5668 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5668

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 36.1684) against the same month in 2011 (average: 31.8509), the exchange rate shifted by +4.3176 (+13.56%).

2012 Avg (December) 36.1684
2011 Avg (December) 31.8509

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 32.7251 31.6414 32.0931
February 32.4083 31.6767 32.1112
March 31.7271 31.2670 31.5444
April 32.9098 30.9842 31.7842
May 33.6044 32.4230 33.1248
June 33.8492 33.0962 33.3676
July 34.5273 33.4522 33.9195
August 34.5035 34.1487 34.3286
September 35.1644 34.1143 34.6060
October 35.3107 34.7885 35.1921
November 36.1034 34.8801 35.4856
December 36.6108 35.4869 36.1684