YEARLY HIGH
0.1599 BIF
YEARLY LOW
0.1402 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1496 BIF

2012 IDR to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the IDR to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.1599. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 0.1402.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0197 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1433 to the December average rate of 0.1582, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1599 was up 9.95% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1454, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 10,000,000 IDR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,599,019 BIF
2011 Average 1,379,429 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 1,401,676 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 197,343.19 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1598
0.1403
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IDR 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 0.1453, compared to 0.1540 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0087 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1453
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1540

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was April, with a trading range of 0.0102 BIF (High: 0.1504 / Low: 0.1403). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0021 BIF (High: 0.1552 / Low: 0.1532).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0102
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0021

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 0.0024 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0024

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.1582) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1421), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0161 (+11.35%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.1582
2011 Avg (December) 0.1421

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1454 0.1402 0.1433
February 0.1459 0.1417 0.1443
March 0.1434 0.1403 0.1419
April 0.1504 0.1403 0.1435
May 0.1521 0.1464 0.1496
June 0.1506 0.1474 0.1489
July 0.1531 0.1485 0.1512
August 0.1536 0.1506 0.1520
September 0.1554 0.1493 0.1524
October 0.1552 0.1532 0.1545
November 0.1584 0.1527 0.1555
December 0.1599 0.1550 0.1582