2013 BGN to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1096.6175 BIF

YEARLY LOW

1002.0511 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

1051.7862 BIF

2013 BGN to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BGN to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 1096.6175. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 12, dropping to 1002.0511.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 94.5664 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1030.3943 to the December average rate of 1082.4919, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1096.6175 was up 4.94% compared to the 2012 peak of 1044.9889, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,483,088 BIF

2012 Average 4,607,982 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 5,010,255 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 472,832.17 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1087.7017

1025.1845

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BGN 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 1044.3822, compared to 1059.1902 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 14.8080 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1044.3822

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1059.1902

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was January, with a trading range of 76.7086 BIF (High: 1082.3658 / Low: 1005.6572). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 12.3716 BIF (High: 1050.5925 / Low: 1038.2209).

January Spread (Volatile) ±76.7086

August Spread (Stable) ±12.3716

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 38.5830 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -38.5830

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 1070.0617) against the same month in 2012 (average: 878.3860), the exchange rate shifted by +191.6756 (+21.82%).

2013 Avg (February) 1070.0617

2012 Avg (February) 878.3860

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1082.3658	1005.6572	1030.3943
February	1096.6175	1036.1317	1070.0617
March	1052.0959	1002.0511	1031.4786
April	1056.1349	1028.7948	1045.5425
May	1057.6932	1028.5823	1041.6090
June	1069.3503	1030.5679	1047.2070
July	1043.1390	1014.6342	1033.1517
August	1050.5925	1038.2209	1045.9589
September	1065.2885	1033.1761	1050.8124
October	1091.6033	1061.5647	1075.1118
November	1076.8339	1059.6389	1067.6143
December	1092.1641	1071.6029	1082.4919