YEARLY HIGH
0.0321 KGS
YEARLY LOW
0.0302 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0313 KGS

2013 BIF to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BIF to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 13, valuing the pair at 0.0321. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 20, dropping to 0.0302.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0018 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0313 to the December average rate of 0.0318, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0321 was down 12.40% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0366, 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 160 KGS
2012 Average 167 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 151 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9.18 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0320
0.0304
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF to KGS 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 0.0308, compared to 0.0317 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0308
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0317

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 0.0015 KGS (High: 0.0318 / Low: 0.0302). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 KGS (High: 0.0319 / Low: 0.0315).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0015
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2013: 0.0318) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0315), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0003 (+0.96%).

2013 Avg (September) 0.0318
2012 Avg (September) 0.0315

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0316 0.0306 0.0313
February 0.0309 0.0302 0.0305
March 0.0318 0.0302 0.0307
April 0.0310 0.0304 0.0307
May 0.0311 0.0305 0.0307
June 0.0315 0.0308 0.0312
July 0.0319 0.0314 0.0316
August 0.0319 0.0315 0.0317
September 0.0321 0.0316 0.0318
October 0.0318 0.0313 0.0316
November 0.0316 0.0313 0.0314
December 0.0320 0.0315 0.0318