YEARLY HIGH
182.2534 BIF
YEARLY LOW
159.0690 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
170.9021 BIF

2012 NAD to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the NAD to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 182.2534. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 159.0690.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 23.1845 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 162.0573 to the December average rate of 176.6806, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 182.2534 was down 2.13% compared to the 2011 peak of 186.2124, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 911,267 BIF
2011 Average 837,054 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 795,345 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 115,922.26 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

178.1430
160.5950
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NAD 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 168.1925, compared to 173.6116 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.4191 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 168.1925
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 173.6116

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was April, with a trading range of 16.1607 BIF (High: 178.1737 / Low: 162.0130). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.5344 BIF (High: 172.1874 / Low: 167.6530).

April Spread (Volatile) ±16.1607
February Spread (Stable) ±4.5344

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 4.3561 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.3561

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 176.6806) against the same month in 2011 (average: 157.4277), the exchange rate shifted by +19.2529 (+12.23%).

2012 Avg (December) 176.6806
2011 Avg (December) 157.4277

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 166.4077 159.0690 162.0573
February 172.1874 167.6530 169.7847
March 173.7954 167.9101 170.8415
April 178.1737 162.0130 168.1981
May 179.2040 165.5819 170.8544
June 173.0277 162.7821 167.4192
July 176.3600 169.6185 173.0762
August 178.7234 170.6923 174.5589
September 180.3970 171.1983 175.8542
October 177.5124 167.8557 171.4982
November 172.5535 166.0742 170.0015
December 182.2534 171.3742 176.6806