YEARLY HIGH
1690.2531 BIF
YEARLY LOW
1348.3059 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1496.7039 BIF

2012 CHF to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the CHF to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 1690.2531. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 1348.3059.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 341.9472 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1384.1328 to the December average rate of 1654.9086, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1690.2531 was up 0.24% compared to the 2011 peak of 1686.2762, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,451,266 BIF
2011 Average 6,853,362 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 6,741,529 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,709,736.24 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1681.9861
1357.0553
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF 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 1437.1016, compared to 1556.3063 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 119.2046 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1437.1016
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1556.3063

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was April, with a trading range of 127.9969 BIF (High: 1521.5749 / Low: 1393.5780). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 40.4958 BIF (High: 1437.2708 / Low: 1396.7750).

April Spread (Volatile) ±127.9969
March Spread (Stable) ±40.4958

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 16.9062 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -16.9062

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 1654.9086) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1382.6340), the exchange rate shifted by +272.2746 (+19.69%).

2012 Avg (December) 1654.9086
2011 Avg (December) 1382.6340

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1411.8575 1348.3059 1384.1328
February 1452.3735 1401.5475 1425.7812
March 1437.2708 1396.7750 1421.5788
April 1521.5749 1393.5780 1440.7922
May 1515.4269 1444.8411 1483.6154
June 1490.1526 1439.9911 1466.7093
July 1492.3401 1430.8877 1461.2154
August 1509.5370 1468.4308 1489.5308
September 1591.3096 1505.7119 1549.1745
October 1608.2751 1563.4176 1591.1052
November 1640.3366 1560.4745 1591.9030
December 1690.2531 1606.7131 1654.9086