2013 BAM to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1096.9586 BIF

YEARLY LOW

1001.4678 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

1051.8520 BIF

2013 BAM to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BAM to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 1096.9586. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 6, dropping to 1001.4678.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 95.4908 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1030.0169 to the December average rate of 1082.9603, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1096.9586 was up 5.24% compared to the 2012 peak of 1042.3362, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,484,793 BIF

2012 Average 4,607,743 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 5,007,339 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 477,454.19 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1088.2547

1024.7225

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BAM 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 1044.2560, compared to 1059.4480 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 15.1920 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1044.2560

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1059.4480

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was January, with a trading range of 79.7410 BIF (High: 1082.8609 / Low: 1003.1199). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 12.5897 BIF (High: 1050.5630 / Low: 1037.9732).

January Spread (Volatile) ±79.7410

August Spread (Stable) ±12.5897

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 38.4142 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -38.4142

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 1070.0350) against the same month in 2012 (average: 878.6316), the exchange rate shifted by +191.4034 (+21.78%).

2013 Avg (February) 1070.0350

2012 Avg (February) 878.6316

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1082.8609	1003.1199	1030.0169
February	1096.9586	1034.1710	1070.0350
March	1050.6109	1001.4678	1031.6208
April	1054.4768	1028.6863	1045.6048
May	1057.7457	1029.8311	1041.5060
June	1066.6841	1030.0142	1046.7524
July	1042.8286	1014.1389	1033.3523
August	1050.5630	1037.9732	1046.2214
September	1065.6496	1032.6225	1051.0352
October	1092.7764	1061.0777	1075.2980
November	1076.5151	1058.9988	1067.8208
December	1092.3925	1073.3497	1082.9603