2012 KPW to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.7141 BIF

YEARLY LOW

1.4236 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.5592 BIF

2012 KPW to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KPW to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 1.7141. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 8, dropping to 1.4236.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2904 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4429 to the December average rate of 1.6937, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.7141 was down 82.18% compared to the 2011 peak of 9.6204, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,570 BIF

2011 Average 41,371 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 7,118 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,452.02 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.7189

1.4172

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KPW 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 1.4833, compared to 1.6351 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1518 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4833

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6351

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was April, with a trading range of 0.1121 BIF (High: 1.5357 / Low: 1.4236). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0236 BIF (High: 1.4530 / Low: 1.4294).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.1121

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0236

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 0.0027 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0027

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 1.6937) against the same month in 2011 (average: 3.6947), the exchange rate shifted by -2.0010 (-54.16%).

2012 Avg (December) 1.6937

2011 Avg (December) 3.6947

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.4700	1.4267	1.4429
February	1.4530	1.4294	1.4451
March	1.4520	1.4244	1.4423
April	1.5357	1.4236	1.4617
May	1.5701	1.5132	1.5464
June	1.5783	1.5495	1.5613
July	1.6128	1.5591	1.5862
August	1.6135	1.5888	1.6035
September	1.6470	1.5895	1.6174
October	1.6571	1.6302	1.6481
November	1.6902	1.6332	1.6616
December	1.7141	1.6585	1.6937