YEARLY HIGH
0.2015 MRO
YEARLY LOW
0.1674 MRO
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1896 MRO

2013 BIF to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BIF to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 0.2015. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 29, dropping to 0.1674.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0341 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1987 to the December average rate of 0.1885, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.2015 was down 11.84% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.2285, 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 1,007 MRO
2012 Average 1,054 MRO
Yearly Trough Low 837 MRO
Transaction Impact: A difference of 170.37 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.2011
0.1718
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF to MRO 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 0.1867, compared to 0.1924 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0058 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1867
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1924

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0249 MRO (High: 0.1926 / Low: 0.1677). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0027 MRO (High: 0.1899 / Low: 0.1872).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0249
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0027

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0113 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0113

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.1987) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.2221), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0234 (-10.53%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.1987
2012 Avg (January) 0.2221

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2015 0.1922 0.1987
February 0.1936 0.1897 0.1912
March 0.1964 0.1766 0.1856
April 0.1782 0.1674 0.1743
May 0.1926 0.1677 0.1782
June 0.1946 0.1890 0.1920
July 0.1976 0.1880 0.1926
August 0.1970 0.1921 0.1955
September 0.1952 0.1858 0.1912
October 0.1976 0.1902 0.1942
November 0.1954 0.1882 0.1926
December 0.1899 0.1872 0.1885