2012 SYP to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

25.2866 BIF

YEARLY LOW

20.8178 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

22.2922 BIF

2012 SYP to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SYP to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 25.2866. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 19, dropping to 20.8178.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.4687 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 23.9463 to the December average rate of 21.4721, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 25.2866 was down 3.37% compared to the 2011 peak of 26.1672, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 126,433 BIF

2011 Average 125,861 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 104,089 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 22,343.51 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

24.2141

21.0004

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SYP 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 22.8827, compared to 21.7016 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.1812 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 22.8827

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 21.7016

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 2.9380 BIF (High: 25.2866 / Low: 22.3485). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3704 BIF (High: 22.7921 / Low: 22.4217).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.9380

February Spread (Stable) ±0.3704

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.2887 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2887

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 23.9463) against the same month in 2011 (average: 24.2633), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3170 (-1.31%).

2012 Avg (January) 23.9463

2011 Avg (January) 24.2633

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	25.2866	22.3485	23.9463
February	22.7921	22.4217	22.6576
March	22.7573	22.3433	22.6062
April	24.0582	22.3317	22.9210
May	24.1469	21.9899	23.1431
June	22.2651	21.8770	22.0223
July	22.4758	21.8427	22.1541
August	22.1577	21.6014	21.9885
September	21.9833	21.4242	21.6859
October	21.8294	21.4454	21.6407
November	21.5093	20.8178	21.2682
December	21.7340	21.0669	21.4721