2012 IQD to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.3254 BIF

YEARLY LOW

1.1004 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.2054 BIF

2012 IQD to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the IQD to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 1.3254. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 1.1004.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2250 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1125 to the December average rate of 1.3100, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.3254 was up 17.10% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.1319, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,627 BIF

2011 Average 5,165 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 5,502 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,124.94 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.3297

1.0927

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IQD 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 1.1460, compared to 1.2647 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1187 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1460

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2647

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was April, with a trading range of 0.0866 BIF (High: 1.1883 / Low: 1.1017). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0154 BIF (High: 1.2461 / Low: 1.2307).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0866

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0154

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 0.0022 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0022

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 1.3100) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.1026), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2074 (+18.81%).

2012 Avg (December) 1.3100

2011 Avg (December) 1.1026

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1312	1.1005	1.1125
February	1.1235	1.1029	1.1165
March	1.1212	1.1004	1.1142
April	1.1883	1.1017	1.1299
May	1.2139	1.1695	1.1953
June	1.2202	1.1987	1.2078
July	1.2477	1.2090	1.2261
August	1.2461	1.2307	1.2404
September	1.2735	1.2332	1.2518
October	1.2794	1.2601	1.2747
November	1.3062	1.2642	1.2854
December	1.3254	1.2834	1.3100