YEARLY HIGH
771.3225 BIF
YEARLY LOW
640.6411 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
701.6336 BIF

2012 BBD to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BBD to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 771.3225. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 8, dropping to 640.6411.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 130.6814 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 649.2872 to the December average rate of 762.1818, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 771.3225 was up 16.84% compared to the 2011 peak of 660.1454, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,856,613 BIF
2011 Average 3,024,427 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 3,203,205 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 653,407.19 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

773.4949
637.7374
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 667.4775, compared to 735.7896 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 68.3121 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 667.4775
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 735.7896

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was April, with a trading range of 50.4225 BIF (High: 691.0636 / Low: 640.6411). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 10.6268 BIF (High: 653.8502 / Low: 643.2234).

April Spread (Volatile) ±50.4225
February Spread (Stable) ±10.6268

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 1.2372 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2372

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 762.1818) against the same month in 2011 (average: 644.2312), the exchange rate shifted by +117.9505 (+18.31%).

2012 Avg (December) 762.1818
2011 Avg (December) 644.2312

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 661.5147 642.0325 649.2872
February 653.8502 643.2234 650.2877
March 653.4181 640.9720 649.0506
April 691.0636 640.6411 657.7665
May 706.5425 680.9477 695.8697
June 710.2567 697.2830 702.6035
July 725.7483 701.6000 713.8066
August 726.0717 714.9650 721.5677
September 741.1550 715.2833 727.8178
October 745.6862 733.5767 741.6489
November 760.5806 734.9188 747.7148
December 771.3225 746.3131 762.1818