YEARLY HIGH
2932.0215 BIF
YEARLY LOW
2329.8253 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
2586.7950 BIF

2012 LVL to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LVL to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 2932.0215. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 2329.8253.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 602.1962 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2397.0516 to the December average rate of 2870.8988, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2932.0215 was up 13.13% compared to the 2011 peak of 2591.7653, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,660,108 BIF
2011 Average 11,948,643 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 11,649,126 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,010,981.14 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2918.2835
2349.6669
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LVL 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 2478.4604, compared to 2695.1296 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 216.6692 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2478.4604
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2695.1296

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was April, with a trading range of 219.9048 BIF (High: 2612.6377 / Low: 2392.7329). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 53.4384 BIF (High: 2477.9396 / Low: 2424.5011).

April Spread (Volatile) ±219.9048
March Spread (Stable) ±53.4384

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 27.5677 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -27.5677

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 2870.8988) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2433.6189), the exchange rate shifted by +437.2799 (+17.97%).

2012 Avg (December) 2870.8988
2011 Avg (December) 2433.6189

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2445.3825 2329.8253 2397.0516
February 2506.3790 2418.0422 2461.1017
March 2477.9396 2424.5011 2457.2223
April 2612.6377 2392.7329 2476.2305
May 2603.3922 2487.7654 2553.3620
June 2568.6890 2474.8663 2525.7943
July 2574.6959 2468.7057 2520.8085
August 2605.5320 2527.6240 2568.9592
September 2769.9885 2599.3880 2689.8555
October 2795.2092 2715.4320 2765.0280
November 2838.5170 2697.2168 2755.2277
December 2932.0215 2795.2213 2870.8988