YEARLY HIGH
28.6732 BIF
YEARLY LOW
24.4712 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
26.2895 BIF

2012 INR to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the INR to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 5, valuing the pair at 28.6732. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 24.4712.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.2020 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 25.3848 to the December average rate of 27.8908, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 28.6732 was up 2.72% compared to the 2011 peak of 27.9134, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 INR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 7,168,300 BIF
2011 Average 6,497,950 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 6,117,792 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,050,508.09 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

28.2457
24.8346
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

INR 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 25.6314, compared to 26.9476 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.3162 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 25.6314
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 26.9476

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 2.2181 BIF (High: 27.9530 / Low: 25.7349). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3910 BIF (High: 26.5683 / Low: 26.1773).

September Spread (Volatile) ±2.2181
February Spread (Stable) ±0.3910

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.6704 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6704

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2012: 27.9614) against the same month in 2011 (average: 24.9855), the exchange rate shifted by +2.9759 (+11.91%).

2012 Avg (October) 27.9614
2011 Avg (October) 24.9855

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 26.0770 24.4712 25.3848
February 26.5683 26.1773 26.4350
March 26.3418 25.2900 25.7921
April 26.2368 24.9462 25.4434
May 26.3108 25.0068 25.6144
June 25.5519 24.6771 25.1189
July 26.2002 25.2408 25.7788
August 26.2175 25.6687 25.9933
September 27.9530 25.7349 26.7703
October 28.6732 27.3316 27.9614
November 27.9778 26.6982 27.2910
December 28.1053 27.5081 27.8908