YEARLY HIGH
16.9735 BIF
YEARLY LOW
13.8633 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.3671 BIF

2012 VUV to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the VUV to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 24, valuing the pair at 16.9735. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 13.8633.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.1102 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.0959 to the December average rate of 16.7613, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 16.9735 was up 18.92% compared to the 2011 peak of 14.2724, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 84,867 BIF
2011 Average 66,482 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 69,316 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,550.93 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

17.0278
13.8294
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VUV 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 14.6323, compared to 16.1020 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.4697 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.6323
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.1020

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was April, with a trading range of 1.0337 BIF (High: 15.2475 / Low: 14.2138). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3336 BIF (High: 16.3770 / Low: 16.0434).

April Spread (Volatile) ±1.0337
October Spread (Stable) ±0.3336

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 0.0639 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0639

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 16.7613) against the same month in 2011 (average: 13.9014), the exchange rate shifted by +2.8599 (+20.57%).

2012 Avg (December) 16.7613
2011 Avg (December) 13.9014

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.4149 13.8633 14.0959
February 14.8989 14.3316 14.6084
March 14.8673 14.3568 14.5445
April 15.2475 14.2138 14.5721
May 15.3044 14.6285 14.9775
June 15.3571 14.4767 14.9952
July 15.9104 15.2104 15.6245
August 15.9018 15.5225 15.7473
September 16.4361 15.5124 15.9777
October 16.3770 16.0434 16.2063
November 16.6223 15.9892 16.2946
December 16.9735 16.4537 16.7613