YEARLY HIGH
204.4121 BIF
YEARLY LOW
1.5658 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
53.3841 BIF

2012 MMK to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MMK to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 204.4121. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 17, dropping to 1.5658.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 202.8463 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 200.1759 to the December average rate of 1.7843, the exchange rate registered a net change of -99.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 204.4121 was up 0.00% compared to the 2011 peak of 204.4049, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,022,060 BIF
2011 Average 932,290 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 7,829 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,014,231.44 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

220.6310
-18.2841
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MMK 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 105.0621, compared to 1.7062 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 103.3559 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 105.0621
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7062

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was April, with a trading range of 197.2073 BIF (High: 198.7731 / Low: 1.5658). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0184 BIF (High: 1.6592 / Low: 1.6408).

April Spread (Volatile) ±197.2073
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0184

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 172.4351 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -172.4351

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 200.1759) against the same month in 2011 (average: 174.3336), the exchange rate shifted by +25.8423 (+14.82%).

2012 Avg (January) 200.1759
2011 Avg (January) 174.3336

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 204.4121 197.2569 200.1759
February 202.4306 199.1153 200.7214
March 201.3737 176.4898 199.2916
April 198.7731 1.5658 26.8565
May 1.6950 1.6484 1.6735
June 1.6867 1.6198 1.6536
July 1.6663 1.5948 1.6255
August 1.6592 1.6408 1.6518
September 1.7189 1.6491 1.6804
October 1.7500 1.7028 1.7372
November 1.7858 1.7274 1.7577
December 1.8003 1.7533 1.7843