YEARLY HIGH
0.6000 KPW
YEARLY LOW
0.5690 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5808 KPW

2013 BIF to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BIF to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 0.6000. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 10, dropping to 0.5690.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0310 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5935 to the December average rate of 0.5819, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.6000 was down 14.58% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.7024, 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 3,000 KPW
2012 Average 3,216 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 2,845 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 154.96 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.5956
0.5707
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF to KPW 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 0.5784, compared to 0.5832 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0047 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5784
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5832

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 0.0289 KPW (High: 0.5979 / Low: 0.5690). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0031 KPW (High: 0.5867 / Low: 0.5837).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0289
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0031

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0192 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0192

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.5935) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.6931), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0996 (-14.37%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.5935
2012 Avg (January) 0.6931

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6000 0.5760 0.5935
February 0.5811 0.5697 0.5743
March 0.5979 0.5690 0.5780
April 0.5753 0.5702 0.5728
May 0.5803 0.5696 0.5730
June 0.5829 0.5733 0.5789
July 0.5874 0.5784 0.5823
August 0.5873 0.5840 0.5855
September 0.5867 0.5837 0.5846
October 0.5869 0.5806 0.5834
November 0.5825 0.5793 0.5812
December 0.5839 0.5791 0.5819