2012 SAR to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

411.3213 BIF

YEARLY LOW

341.6616 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

374.1881 BIF

2012 SAR to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SAR to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 411.3213. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 8, dropping to 341.6616.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 69.6598 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 346.2726 to the December average rate of 406.4620, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 411.3213 was up 16.83% compared to the 2011 peak of 352.0635, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,056,607 BIF

2011 Average 1,612,934 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 1,708,308 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 348,298.79 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

412.4943

340.1063

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 355.9717, compared to 392.4045 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 36.4328 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 355.9717

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 392.4045

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was April, with a trading range of 26.8885 BIF (High: 368.5500 / Low: 341.6616). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.6628 BIF (High: 348.7062 / Low: 343.0433).

April Spread (Volatile) ±26.8885

February Spread (Stable) ±5.6628

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.6682 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6682

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 406.4620) against the same month in 2011 (average: 343.5769), the exchange rate shifted by +62.8850 (+18.30%).

2012 Avg (December) 406.4620

2011 Avg (December) 343.5769

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	352.7937	342.3945	346.2726
February	348.7062	343.0433	346.8068
March	348.4804	341.8312	346.1386
April	368.5500	341.6616	350.7933
May	376.8076	363.1576	371.1150
June	378.7884	371.8669	374.7036
July	387.0270	374.1955	380.6686
August	387.2009	381.2895	384.8568
September	395.2423	381.3940	388.1454
October	397.6943	391.1905	395.5348
November	405.6206	391.9191	398.7590
December	411.3213	398.0108	406.4620