YEARLY HIGH
4.7559 GNF
YEARLY LOW
4.3824 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.5307 GNF

2013 BIF to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BIF to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 4.7559. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 26, dropping to 4.3824.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3735 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.6848 to the December average rate of 4.5066, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 4.7559 was down 13.57% compared to the 2012 peak of 5.5028, 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 23,780 GNF
2012 Average 25,175 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 21,912 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,867.55 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

4.7034
4.4804
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF to GNF 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 4.5478, compared to 4.5136 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0342 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.5478
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.5136

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was January, with a trading range of 0.2634 GNF (High: 4.7559 / Low: 4.4926). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0595 GNF (High: 4.5321 / Low: 4.4726).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2634
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0595

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1619 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1619

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 4.6848) against the same month in 2012 (average: 5.3572), the exchange rate shifted by -0.6724 (-12.55%).

2013 Avg (January) 4.6848
2012 Avg (January) 5.3572

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.7559 4.4926 4.6848
February 4.5879 4.4567 4.5229
March 4.7287 4.5193 4.5708
April 4.5639 4.4746 4.5074
May 4.5670 4.4519 4.5018
June 4.5493 4.3824 4.4991
July 4.5506 4.4518 4.4990
August 4.5849 4.4867 4.5346
September 4.5622 4.4362 4.5091
October 4.5567 4.4678 4.5192
November 4.5384 4.4545 4.5131
December 4.5321 4.4726 4.5066