YEARLY HIGH
890.0503 BIF
YEARLY LOW
732.3788 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
807.2411 BIF

2012 TOP to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the TOP to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 890.0503. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 22, dropping to 732.3788.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 157.6715 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 745.7881 to the December average rate of 876.1890, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 890.0503 was up 15.24% compared to the 2011 peak of 772.3371, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,450,252 BIF
2011 Average 3,456,127 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 3,661,894 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 788,357.46 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

889.2291
732.7480
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TOP 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 772.6004, compared to 841.8817 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 69.2814 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 772.6004
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 841.8817

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 66.6469 BIF (High: 837.1198 / Low: 770.4729). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 14.7269 BIF (High: 792.7765 / Low: 778.0496).

May Spread (Volatile) ±66.6469
June Spread (Stable) ±14.7269

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 7.7682 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.7682

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 876.1890) against the same month in 2011 (average: 742.2940), the exchange rate shifted by +133.8949 (+18.04%).

2012 Avg (December) 876.1890
2011 Avg (December) 742.2940

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 760.2318 732.3788 745.7881
February 778.2484 757.8809 768.5041
March 778.1951 756.0445 769.4775
April 809.0455 753.4321 773.2402
May 837.1198 770.4729 793.1803
June 792.7765 778.0496 785.4121
July 829.4071 778.7323 802.9859
August 832.2396 816.0068 824.2643
September 859.8422 809.6295 835.5319
October 859.7227 842.0061 851.5997
November 870.5292 843.4721 860.7198
December 890.0503 857.0126 876.1890