YEARLY HIGH
2015.2281 BIF
YEARLY LOW
1911.1320 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1975.5881 BIF

2013 AZN to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the AZN to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 10, valuing the pair at 2015.2281. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 1911.1320.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 104.0961 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1932.0754 to the December average rate of 1972.2932, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 2015.2281 was up 2.54% compared to the 2012 peak of 1965.4032, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,076,140 BIF
2012 Average 8,935,096 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 9,555,660 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 520,480.32 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

2009.6629
1925.0220
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN 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 1983.2254, compared to 1967.9507 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 15.2747 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1983.2254
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1967.9507

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 97.3107 BIF (High: 2015.2281 / Low: 1917.9174). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 10.0670 BIF (High: 1966.1163 / Low: 1956.0493).

March Spread (Volatile) ±97.3107
September Spread (Stable) ±10.0670

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 19.9767 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -19.9767

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 1984.3602) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1651.4890), the exchange rate shifted by +332.8712 (+20.16%).

2013 Avg (March) 1984.3602
2012 Avg (March) 1651.4890

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1991.8552 1911.1320 1932.0754
February 2013.0137 1973.7655 1997.1401
March 2015.2281 1917.9174 1984.3602
April 2011.3186 1993.6069 2002.6095
May 2012.9384 1976.7631 2001.5720
June 2001.0664 1967.4885 1981.5953
July 1983.7880 1953.3848 1970.4119
August 1965.0576 1953.8458 1960.0334
September 1966.1163 1956.0493 1963.0896
October 1976.3785 1955.4935 1967.1590
November 1981.1470 1970.1353 1974.7171
December 1981.9350 1965.4521 1972.2932