YEARLY HIGH
861.4351 BIF
YEARLY LOW
687.3956 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
779.5484 BIF

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 TRY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 43,071,753 BIF
2011 Average 36,127,466 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 34,369,781 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,701,972.39 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

867.5241
690.7087
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 741.0188
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 818.0780

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

April Spread (Volatile) ±72.8777
October Spread (Stable) ±12.5130

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 13.5817 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -13.5817

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2012 Avg (December) 852.7895
2011 Avg (December) 689.1820

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