YEARLY HIGH
30.0752 BIF
YEARLY LOW
26.1828 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
28.6006 BIF

2012 AFN to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AFN to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 30.0752. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 13, dropping to 26.1828.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.8924 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 28.1519 to the December average rate of 29.6133, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 30.0752 was up 4.18% compared to the 2011 peak of 28.8674, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 150,376 BIF
2011 Average 136,830 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 130,914 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,461.93 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

30.1440
26.5406
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN 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 27.8601, compared to 29.3411 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.4810 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 27.8601
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 29.3411

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was April, with a trading range of 2.0627 BIF (High: 28.6256 / Low: 26.5628). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3559 BIF (High: 30.0220 / Low: 29.6662).

April Spread (Volatile) ±2.0627
August Spread (Stable) ±0.3559

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.1348 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1348

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 29.6133) against the same month in 2011 (average: 27.7664), the exchange rate shifted by +1.8469 (+6.65%).

2012 Avg (December) 29.6133
2011 Avg (December) 27.7664

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 28.8548 27.7483 28.1519
February 28.1930 26.4255 27.0171
March 27.0719 26.1828 26.8409
April 28.6256 26.5628 27.2420
May 29.2247 28.2087 28.8044
June 29.3989 28.8900 29.1045
July 30.0218 29.1434 29.5510
August 30.0220 29.6662 29.8437
September 29.8709 29.0036 29.5629
October 29.1887 28.5286 28.8445
November 29.3766 27.8620 28.6310
December 30.0752 29.1012 29.6133