2012 KGS to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

32.7426 BIF

YEARLY LOW

27.3274 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

30.0566 BIF

2012 KGS to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KGS to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 18, valuing the pair at 32.7426. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 8, dropping to 27.3274.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.4152 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 27.8217 to the December average rate of 32.1611, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 32.7426 was up 15.51% compared to the 2011 peak of 28.3451, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 163,713 BIF

2011 Average 131,300 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 136,637 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 27,076.15 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

32.5969

27.3678

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 28.4884, compared to 31.6248 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.1364 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 28.4884

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 31.6248

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 2.2389 BIF (High: 32.0940 / Low: 29.8552). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5414 BIF (High: 28.0706 / Low: 27.5292).

July Spread (Volatile) ±2.2389

March Spread (Stable) ±0.5414

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.3018 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2012: 31.7648) against the same month in 2011 (average: 27.2505), the exchange rate shifted by +4.5143 (+16.57%).

2012 Avg (September) 31.7648

2011 Avg (September) 27.2505

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	28.4769	27.4219	27.8217
February	28.0694	27.4697	27.8035
March	28.0706	27.5292	27.8194
April	29.5042	27.3274	28.1175
May	30.1151	29.0018	29.5743
June	30.1475	29.4703	29.7939
July	32.0940	29.8552	30.6137
August	32.4847	31.7633	32.0666
September	32.7426	31.1528	31.7648
October	31.6841	31.1178	31.5029
November	32.1885	31.0762	31.6396
December	32.4937	31.4639	32.1611