2012 SZL to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

181.9621 BIF

YEARLY LOW

159.1086 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

170.8836 BIF

2012 SZL to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SZL to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 181.9621. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 159.1086.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 22.8535 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 162.1096 to the December average rate of 176.7189, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 181.9621 was down 2.35% compared to the 2011 peak of 186.3448, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 909,810 BIF

2011 Average 838,675 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 795,543 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 114,267.35 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

178.1799

160.6487

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 168.2083, compared to 173.5588 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.3505 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 168.2083

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 173.5588

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was April, with a trading range of 16.3368 BIF (High: 178.3076 / Low: 161.9708). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.6522 BIF (High: 173.4423 / Low: 167.7901).

April Spread (Volatile) ±16.3368

March Spread (Stable) ±5.6522

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 4.2194 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.2194

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 176.7189) against the same month in 2011 (average: 157.4219), the exchange rate shifted by +19.2970 (+12.26%).

2012 Avg (December) 176.7189

2011 Avg (December) 157.4219

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	166.1903	159.1086	162.1096
February	173.4586	167.5380	169.8459
March	173.4423	167.7901	170.7462
April	178.3076	161.9708	168.2631
May	179.2718	165.0008	170.7726
June	173.2452	162.0852	167.5123
July	176.2266	169.4874	172.9999
August	178.5397	170.5017	174.5250
September	180.2800	170.9627	175.6518
October	177.5188	167.8570	171.4324
November	172.0689	166.0547	170.0250
December	181.9621	171.5674	176.7189