YEARLY HIGH
17.0799 BIF
YEARLY LOW
13.6608 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.1103 BIF

2012 XPF to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XPF to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 17.0799. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 13.6608.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.4191 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.0283 to the December average rate of 16.7451, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 17.0799 was up 11.79% compared to the 2011 peak of 15.2790, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 85,399 BIF
2011 Average 70,574 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 68,304 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,095.56 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

17.0168
13.7566
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF 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 14.4979, compared to 15.7228 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.2249 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.4979
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.7228

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was April, with a trading range of 1.2757 BIF (High: 15.3198 / Low: 14.0441). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3802 BIF (High: 14.5306 / Low: 14.1504).

April Spread (Volatile) ±1.2757
March Spread (Stable) ±0.3802

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.1967 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1967

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 16.7451) against the same month in 2011 (average: 14.2184), the exchange rate shifted by +2.5267 (+17.77%).

2012 Avg (December) 16.7451
2011 Avg (December) 14.2184

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.3173 13.6608 14.0283
February 14.6618 14.1626 14.4097
March 14.5306 14.1504 14.3575
April 15.3198 14.0441 14.5049
May 15.2742 14.5528 14.9418
June 14.9657 14.4514 14.7451
July 15.0287 14.4074 14.7143
August 15.2054 14.7914 14.9873
September 16.1573 15.1946 15.6877
October 16.2725 15.8382 16.1261
November 16.5302 15.7354 16.0762
December 17.0799 16.2977 16.7451