YEARLY HIGH
53.1244 BIF
YEARLY LOW
42.8487 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
47.4780 BIF

2012 TWD to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the TWD to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 53.1244. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 42.8487.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.2757 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 43.2560 to the December average rate of 52.4629, the exchange rate registered a net change of 21.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 53.1244 was up 21.71% compared to the 2011 peak of 43.6469, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 265,622 BIF
2011 Average 205,806 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 214,244 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 51,378.26 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

53.3836
42.3353
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TWD 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 45.0117, compared to 49.9443 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.9326 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 45.0117
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 49.9443

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was April, with a trading range of 3.9882 BIF (High: 47.3812 / Low: 43.3929). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6832 BIF (High: 48.3951 / Low: 47.7119).

April Spread (Volatile) ±3.9882
August Spread (Stable) ±0.6832

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 0.2511 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2511

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 52.4629) against the same month in 2011 (average: 42.5740), the exchange rate shifted by +9.8889 (+23.23%).

2012 Avg (December) 52.4629
2011 Avg (December) 42.5740

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 44.1009 42.8487 43.2560
February 44.4180 43.5899 44.0161
March 44.3625 43.4521 43.9628
April 47.3812 43.3929 44.6566
May 47.7951 46.3850 47.2149
June 47.5401 46.5510 46.9638
July 48.3511 46.8810 47.6281
August 48.3951 47.7119 48.1793
September 50.5331 48.0951 49.3327
October 51.0115 50.0765 50.7140
November 52.3105 50.4468 51.3486
December 53.1244 51.3956 52.4629