2012 MDL to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

128.0147 BIF

YEARLY LOW

108.2435 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

115.9269 BIF

2012 MDL to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MDL to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 128.0147. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 108.2435.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 19.7712 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 110.1646 to the December average rate of 125.2080, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 128.0147 was up 14.19% compared to the 2011 peak of 112.1082, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 640,073 BIF

2011 Average 517,039 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 541,218 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 98,855.86 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

126.7594

108.1428

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MDL 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 112.5234, compared to 119.3305 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.8071 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 112.5234

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 119.3305

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was April, with a trading range of 10.0461 BIF (High: 118.4362 / Low: 108.3901). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4417 BIF (High: 116.4462 / Low: 115.0044).

April Spread (Volatile) ±10.0461

August Spread (Stable) ±1.4417

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 1.1966 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1966

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 125.2080) against the same month in 2011 (average: 109.6667), the exchange rate shifted by +15.5413 (+14.17%).

2012 Avg (December) 125.2080

2011 Avg (December) 109.6667

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	113.0925	108.2435	110.1646
February	111.0988	108.3003	109.9538
March	110.6424	108.7778	109.6942
April	118.4362	108.3901	111.8937
May	119.0064	114.8321	117.3154
June	118.0319	114.7309	116.1187
July	116.4472	113.8874	115.2813
August	116.4462	115.0044	115.6331
September	119.5594	115.6463	117.4564
October	122.5276	118.3169	121.1964
November	123.1417	119.3098	121.2077
December	128.0147	122.3976	125.2080