YEARLY HIGH
1.0251 BIF
YEARLY LOW
0.8505 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9323 BIF

2012 LBP to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LBP to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 1.0251. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 8, dropping to 0.8505.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1746 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8620 to the December average rate of 1.0123, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.0251 was up 16.97% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.8764, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,126 BIF
2011 Average 4,015 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 4,253 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 873.10 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.0274
0.8470
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP 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 0.8865, compared to 0.9780 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0915 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8865
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9780

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was April, with a trading range of 0.0674 BIF (High: 0.9179 / Low: 0.8505). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0127 BIF (High: 0.9646 / Low: 0.9519).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0674
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0127

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 0.0018 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 1.0123) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.8553), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1571 (+18.36%).

2012 Avg (December) 1.0123
2011 Avg (December) 0.8553

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8782 0.8525 0.8620
February 0.8685 0.8545 0.8638
March 0.8680 0.8514 0.8620
April 0.9179 0.8505 0.8735
May 0.9386 0.9043 0.9243
June 0.9435 0.9264 0.9334
July 0.9650 0.9349 0.9488
August 0.9646 0.9519 0.9590
September 0.9850 0.9539 0.9676
October 0.9920 0.9743 0.9867
November 1.0111 0.9763 0.9938
December 1.0251 0.9901 1.0123