YEARLY HIGH
0.0409 BTN
YEARLY LOW
0.0334 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0376 BTN

2012 BIF to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BIF to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.0409. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 6, dropping to 0.0334.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0075 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0394 to the December average rate of 0.0359, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0409 was down 3.83% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0425, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 204 BTN
2011 Average 193 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 167 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 37.52 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0403
0.0352
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF to BTN 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 0.0390, compared to 0.0362 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0029 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0390
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0362

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0041 BTN (High: 0.0395 / Low: 0.0355). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 BTN (High: 0.0361 / Low: 0.0354).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0041
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0024 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0024

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.0394) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0400), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0006 (-1.44%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.0394
2011 Avg (January) 0.0400

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0409 0.0383 0.0394
February 0.0387 0.0376 0.0379
March 0.0396 0.0380 0.0388
April 0.0401 0.0381 0.0393
May 0.0400 0.0380 0.0391
June 0.0405 0.0391 0.0398
July 0.0395 0.0355 0.0375
August 0.0361 0.0354 0.0356
September 0.0369 0.0338 0.0357
October 0.0364 0.0334 0.0357
November 0.0375 0.0359 0.0367
December 0.0364 0.0356 0.0359