YEARLY HIGH
20.6042 IRR
YEARLY LOW
14.6905 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.9664 IRR

2023 BIF to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the BIF to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 18, valuing the pair at 20.6042. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 14.6905.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.9136 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.2694 to the December average rate of 14.8138, the exchange rate registered a net change of -26.92% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 20.6042 was down 3.50% compared to the 2022 peak of 21.3525, 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 103,021 IRR
2022 Average 103,501 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 73,453 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 29,568.20 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

20.9190
14.2588
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 19.0448, compared to 14.8880 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.1569 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19.0448
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.8880

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was May, with a trading range of 5.3670 IRR (High: 20.3388 / Low: 14.9718). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1214 IRR (High: 14.9624 / Low: 14.8410).

May Spread (Volatile) ±5.3670
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1214

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2023. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 3.1209 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.1209

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2023: 20.3078) against the same month in 2022 (average: 20.8861), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5782 (-2.77%).

2023 Avg (March) 20.3078
2022 Avg (March) 20.8861

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 20.4755 20.0751 20.2694
February 20.5063 20.0388 20.3640
March 20.6042 19.9991 20.3078
April 20.4977 20.2638 20.3232
May 20.3388 14.9718 18.0628
June 15.0186 14.8663 14.9419
July 15.0425 14.8526 14.9300
August 14.9918 14.8683 14.9182
September 14.9624 14.8410 14.8991
October 14.9589 14.8350 14.8857
November 14.9954 14.8289 14.8811
December 14.8532 14.6905 14.8138