2012 LRD to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

21.2779 BIF

YEARLY LOW

17.3434 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

19.0434 BIF

2012 LRD to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LRD to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 21.2779. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 8, dropping to 17.3434.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.9345 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.8656 to the December average rate of 20.8558, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 21.2779 was up 15.71% compared to the 2011 peak of 18.3894, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 106,389 BIF

2011 Average 83,940 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 86,717 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,672.28 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

21.1747

17.3479

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 18.1219, compared to 19.9650 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.8431 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.1219

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.9650

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was April, with a trading range of 1.2892 BIF (High: 18.6326 / Low: 17.3434). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3836 BIF (High: 17.8516 / Low: 17.4680).

April Spread (Volatile) ±1.2892

March Spread (Stable) ±0.3836

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1064 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1064

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 20.8558) against the same month in 2011 (average: 17.8747), the exchange rate shifted by +2.9811 (+16.68%).

2012 Avg (December) 20.8558

2011 Avg (December) 17.8747

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	18.3722	17.4181	17.8656
February	18.0684	17.4886	17.7592
March	17.8516	17.4680	17.6668
April	18.6326	17.3434	17.8402
May	19.0302	18.3533	18.7492
June	19.1774	18.6133	18.8501
July	19.4180	18.7556	19.1370
August	19.7369	19.1888	19.4905
September	20.2363	19.3356	19.7243
October	20.6360	20.0018	20.2840
November	20.9182	19.9978	20.2984
December	21.2779	20.3540	20.8558