YEARLY HIGH
16.1928 IRR
YEARLY LOW
7.7652 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.2853 IRR

2013 BIF to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BIF to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 21, valuing the pair at 16.1928. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 4, dropping to 7.7652.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.4277 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.0904 to the December average rate of 16.0145, the exchange rate registered a net change of 97.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 16.1928 was up 75.78% compared to the 2012 peak of 9.2119, 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 80,964 IRR
2012 Average 43,080 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 38,826 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 42,138.30 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

16.9377
6.9828
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF to IRR 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 7.8922, compared to 14.6784 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.7862 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.8922
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.6784

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was August, with a trading range of 8.2480 IRR (High: 16.1928 / Low: 7.9448). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0898 IRR (High: 7.9862 / Low: 7.8964).

August Spread (Volatile) ±8.2480
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0898

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 0.2483 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2483

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2013: 15.8668) against the same month in 2012 (average: 8.5052), the exchange rate shifted by +7.3616 (+86.55%).

2013 Avg (August) 15.8668
2012 Avg (August) 8.5052

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.1670 7.8475 8.0904
February 7.9487 7.7961 7.8421
March 8.1605 7.7852 7.8887
April 7.8642 7.7652 7.8124
May 7.9124 7.7980 7.8219
June 7.9495 7.8520 7.8977
July 7.9862 7.8964 7.9327
August 16.1928 7.9448 15.8668
September 16.1634 16.0223 16.1081
October 16.1717 16.0292 16.0839
November 16.1292 15.9994 16.0645
December 16.0760 15.9440 16.0145