2012 XDR to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2374.3959 BIF

YEARLY LOW

1967.0693 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

2148.7778 BIF

2012 XDR to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XDR to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 2374.3959. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 1967.0693.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 407.3266 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1993.1534 to the December average rate of 2344.9991, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.65% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2374.3959 was up 15.92% compared to the 2011 peak of 2048.2501, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,871,979 BIF

2011 Average 9,551,166 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 9,835,347 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,036,632.83 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2380.1836

1957.9688

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 2049.6088, compared to 2247.9468 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 198.3380 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2049.6088

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2247.9468

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was April, with a trading range of 172.3809 BIF (High: 2142.3113 / Low: 1969.9304). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 32.7413 BIF (High: 2027.6376 / Low: 1994.8964).

April Spread (Volatile) ±172.3809

February Spread (Stable) ±32.7413

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 13.8647 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -13.8647

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 2344.9991) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1992.0899), the exchange rate shifted by +352.9092 (+17.72%).

2012 Avg (December) 2344.9991

2011 Avg (December) 1992.0899

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2032.4561	1967.0693	1993.1534
February	2027.6376	1994.8964	2014.2837
March	2017.1679	1978.6140	2000.4190
April	2142.3113	1969.9304	2030.1203
May	2156.7769	2096.9175	2130.4360
June	2148.1108	2110.7612	2129.2407
July	2186.0825	2105.0073	2151.1815
August	2200.8431	2153.6842	2182.2314
September	2284.1667	2183.8745	2237.2674
October	2295.8713	2258.3750	2284.8960
November	2333.2483	2244.8835	2287.1056
December	2374.3959	2295.1122	2344.9991