YEARLY HIGH
0.0040 NOK
YEARLY LOW
0.0035 NOK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0038 NOK

2013 BIF to NOK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BIF to NOK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 6, valuing the pair at 0.0040. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 0.0035.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0006 NOK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0037 to the December average rate of 0.0040, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0040 was down 14.39% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0047, 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 20 NOK
2012 Average 21 NOK
Yearly Trough Low 17 NOK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2.81 NOK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0040
0.0035
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF to NOK 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 0.0037, compared to 0.0039 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0037
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0039

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.0002 NOK (High: 0.0039 / Low: 0.0037). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 NOK (High: 0.0040 / Low: 0.0039).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0002
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2013: 0.0039) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0042), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0003 (-8.16%).

2013 Avg (July) 0.0039
2012 Avg (July) 0.0042

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0037 0.0035 0.0037
February 0.0037 0.0035 0.0035
March 0.0038 0.0036 0.0037
April 0.0038 0.0036 0.0037
May 0.0038 0.0037 0.0037
June 0.0039 0.0037 0.0038
July 0.0040 0.0038 0.0039
August 0.0040 0.0038 0.0039
September 0.0040 0.0038 0.0039
October 0.0039 0.0038 0.0039
November 0.0040 0.0038 0.0039
December 0.0040 0.0039 0.0040