YEARLY HIGH
0.0233 TWD
YEARLY LOW
0.0188 TWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0211 TWD

2012 BIF to TWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BIF to TWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 16, valuing the pair at 0.0233. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 0.0188.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0045 TWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0231 to the December average rate of 0.0191, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0233 was down 10.95% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0262, 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 117 TWD
2011 Average 122 TWD
Yearly Trough Low 94 TWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22.57 TWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0235
0.0187
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF to TWD 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 0.0222, compared to 0.0200 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0022 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0222
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0200

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was April, with a trading range of 0.0019 TWD (High: 0.0230 / Low: 0.0211). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 TWD (High: 0.0210 / Low: 0.0207).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0019
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.0231) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0257), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0025 (-9.87%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.0231
2011 Avg (January) 0.0257

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0233 0.0227 0.0231
February 0.0229 0.0225 0.0227
March 0.0230 0.0225 0.0227
April 0.0230 0.0211 0.0224
May 0.0216 0.0209 0.0212
June 0.0215 0.0210 0.0213
July 0.0213 0.0207 0.0210
August 0.0210 0.0207 0.0208
September 0.0208 0.0198 0.0203
October 0.0200 0.0196 0.0197
November 0.0198 0.0191 0.0195
December 0.0195 0.0188 0.0191