2012 NAD to BIF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 NAD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |