2012 SDG to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

532.0108 BIF

YEARLY LOW

323.8239 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

421.0369 BIF

2012 SDG to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SDG to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 2, valuing the pair at 532.0108. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 323.8239.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 208.1869 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 485.2982 to the December average rate of 345.4324, the exchange rate registered a net change of -28.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 532.0108 was up 7.90% compared to the 2011 peak of 493.0716, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,660,054 BIF

2011 Average 2,271,006 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 1,619,120 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,040,934.34 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

545.2983

305.9318

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 498.9593, compared to 343.1145 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 155.8448 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 498.9593

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 343.1145

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 206.4562 BIF (High: 532.0108 / Low: 325.5546). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.8791 BIF (High: 328.7903 / Low: 323.9111).

July Spread (Volatile) ±206.4562

August Spread (Stable) ±4.8791

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 142.5576 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -142.5576

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 382.7935) against the same month in 2011 (average: 458.7673), the exchange rate shifted by -75.9738 (-16.56%).

2012 Avg (July) 382.7935

2011 Avg (July) 458.7673

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	494.3339	479.8412	485.2982
February	488.9507	480.9631	486.1068
March	488.1980	479.4619	484.9232
April	516.7590	479.3734	491.7856
May	528.2727	509.6102	520.2908
June	530.5287	521.8922	525.3511
July	532.0108	325.5546	382.7935
August	328.7903	323.9111	325.8790
September	335.8068	323.8239	329.5605
October	337.3204	332.2998	336.1003
November	344.7581	333.0573	338.9214
December	349.2656	338.7265	345.4324