2012 TRY to BIF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 TRY to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the TRY to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 861.4351. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 687.3956.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 174.0394 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 705.4433 to the December average rate of 852.7895, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 861.4351 was up 5.69% compared to the 2011 peak of 815.0635, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 TRY based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
TRY to BIF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 741.0188, compared to 818.0780 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 77.0592 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was April, with a trading range of 72.8777 BIF (High: 786.2193 / Low: 713.3416). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 12.5130 BIF (High: 830.2263 / Low: 817.7133).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 13.5817 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 852.7895) against the same month in 2011 (average: 689.1820), the exchange rate shifted by +163.6075 (+23.74%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 728.1784 | 687.3956 | 705.4433 |
| February | 747.7531 | 730.5987 | 739.0140 |
| March | 739.5361 | 711.6531 | 725.4323 |
| April | 786.2193 | 713.3416 | 736.1774 |
| May | 786.0283 | 750.3054 | 769.7596 |
| June | 782.5090 | 748.5290 | 770.2863 |
| July | 806.9079 | 772.7587 | 787.5502 |
| August | 811.3825 | 791.5335 | 803.6132 |
| September | 826.8506 | 790.2074 | 807.9794 |
| October | 830.2263 | 817.7133 | 822.8594 |
| November | 851.0260 | 815.6986 | 833.6763 |
| December | 861.4351 | 839.0141 | 852.7895 |