YEARLY HIGH
570.9377 BIF
YEARLY LOW
474.6296 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
519.4156 BIF

2012 XCD to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XCD to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 570.9377. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 8, dropping to 474.6296.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 96.3080 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 480.8908 to the December average rate of 564.1843, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 570.9377 was up 16.72% compared to the 2011 peak of 489.1521, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,854,688 BIF
2011 Average 2,245,693 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 2,373,148 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 481,540.17 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

572.5233
472.4544
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 494.4637, compared to 544.3675 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 49.9038 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 494.4637
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 544.3675

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was April, with a trading range of 37.3150 BIF (High: 511.9446 / Low: 474.6296). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.1729 BIF (High: 484.5151 / Low: 476.3422).

April Spread (Volatile) ±37.3150
February Spread (Stable) ±8.1729

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 0.9328 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9328

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 564.1843) against the same month in 2011 (average: 477.2192), the exchange rate shifted by +86.9651 (+18.22%).

2012 Avg (December) 564.1843
2011 Avg (December) 477.2192

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 490.0045 475.5550 480.8908
February 484.5151 476.3422 481.7262
March 483.9978 474.7942 480.7935
April 511.9446 474.6296 487.2685
May 523.3489 504.4166 515.4452
June 526.1235 516.6228 520.6578
July 537.2497 513.2818 526.6195
August 537.4958 529.2671 534.1539
September 548.6617 529.5159 538.7824
October 551.9769 543.0448 548.9924
November 562.9760 544.0065 553.4725
December 570.9377 552.4358 564.1843