YEARLY HIGH
0.0442 INR
YEARLY LOW
0.0337 INR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0378 INR

2013 BIF to INR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BIF to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 28, valuing the pair at 0.0442. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 7, dropping to 0.0337.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0105 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0358 to the December average rate of 0.0400, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0442 was up 8.11% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0409, 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 221 INR
2012 Average 190 INR
Yearly Trough Low 169 INR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 52.33 INR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0422
0.0336
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF to INR 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 0.0354, compared to 0.0402 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0048 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0354
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0402

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was August, with a trading range of 0.0048 INR (High: 0.0442 / Low: 0.0393). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 INR (High: 0.0349 / Low: 0.0342).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0048
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2013: 0.0408) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0385), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0024 (+6.15%).

2013 Avg (August) 0.0408
2012 Avg (August) 0.0385

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0366 0.0341 0.0358
February 0.0350 0.0337 0.0344
March 0.0363 0.0343 0.0349
April 0.0349 0.0342 0.0346
May 0.0364 0.0341 0.0350
June 0.0388 0.0364 0.0375
July 0.0396 0.0383 0.0387
August 0.0442 0.0393 0.0408
September 0.0440 0.0403 0.0415
October 0.0406 0.0396 0.0399
November 0.0411 0.0398 0.0404
December 0.0403 0.0394 0.0400