YEARLY HIGH
191.8590 BIF
YEARLY LOW
159.5173 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
173.5814 BIF

2012 UAH to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the UAH to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 191.8590. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 8, dropping to 159.5173.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 32.3417 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 161.7621 to the December average rate of 188.1096, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 191.8590 was up 16.55% compared to the 2011 peak of 164.6083, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 959,295 BIF
2011 Average 757,471 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 797,586 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 161,708.68 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

190.7519
159.0444
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UAH 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 166.0088, compared to 181.1540 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 15.1452 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 166.0088
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 181.1540

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was April, with a trading range of 12.4569 BIF (High: 171.9742 / Low: 159.5173). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.2393 BIF (High: 179.1547 / Low: 176.9153).

April Spread (Volatile) ±12.4569
August Spread (Stable) ±2.2393

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 0.3614 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3614

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 188.1096) against the same month in 2011 (average: 160.7716), the exchange rate shifted by +27.3380 (+17.00%).

2012 Avg (December) 188.1096
2011 Avg (December) 160.7716

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 165.0922 159.7614 161.7621
February 163.1019 160.0420 162.0481
March 162.8144 159.7713 161.6867
April 171.9742 159.5173 163.8072
May 174.9242 169.5086 172.8029
June 175.7733 172.6003 173.9461
July 179.5292 173.7164 176.5338
August 179.1547 176.9153 178.0941
September 181.9902 176.2276 179.2017
October 182.9648 179.9323 181.9964
November 186.2089 179.8817 182.9886
December 191.8590 184.6513 188.1096