2013 BIF to CDF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.6169 CDF

YEARLY LOW

0.5805 CDF

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5953 CDF

2013 BIF to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BIF to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 12, valuing the pair at 0.6169. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 4, dropping to 0.5805.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0365 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6076 to the December average rate of 0.5969, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.6169 was down 14.18% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.7189, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,085 CDF

2012 Average 3,287 CDF

Yearly Trough Low 2,902 CDF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 182.33 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.6098

0.5838

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF to CDF 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 0.5923, compared to 0.5983 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0059 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5923

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5983

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 0.0305 CDF (High: 0.6169 / Low: 0.5865). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0051 CDF (High: 0.6036 / Low: 0.5986).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0305

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0051

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0207 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0207

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 0.5945) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.7059), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1114 (-15.78%).

2013 Avg (March) 0.5945

2012 Avg (March) 0.7059

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.6139	0.5882	0.6076
February	0.5940	0.5825	0.5869
March	0.6169	0.5865	0.5945
April	0.5917	0.5805	0.5859
May	0.5921	0.5834	0.5863
June	0.5960	0.5891	0.5928
July	0.6023	0.5892	0.5962
August	0.6030	0.5942	0.5990
September	0.6036	0.5986	0.6010
October	0.6047	0.5958	0.5997
November	0.6000	0.5933	0.5968
December	0.6001	0.5936	0.5969