2012 PYG to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3623 BIF

YEARLY LOW

0.2729 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3175 BIF

2012 PYG to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PYG to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.3623. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 0.2729.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0894 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2824 to the December average rate of 0.3532, the exchange rate registered a net change of 25.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.3623 was up 10.67% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.3274, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,811 BIF

2011 Average 1,450 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 1,364 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 447.07 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.3602

0.2753

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PYG 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 0.3022, compared to 0.3327 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0305 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3022

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3327

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0309 BIF (High: 0.3059 / Low: 0.2750). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0051 BIF (High: 0.3291 / Low: 0.3239).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0309

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0051

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0083 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0083

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.3532) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2908), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0624 (+21.44%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.3532

2011 Avg (December) 0.2908

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2989	0.2729	0.2824
February	0.3059	0.2750	0.2916
March	0.3082	0.3003	0.3040
April	0.3176	0.2989	0.3059
May	0.3250	0.3091	0.3188
June	0.3173	0.3059	0.3105
July	0.3308	0.3126	0.3205
August	0.3291	0.3239	0.3264
September	0.3341	0.3239	0.3281
October	0.3352	0.3291	0.3330
November	0.3427	0.3291	0.3352
December	0.3623	0.3410	0.3532