YEARLY HIGH
0.0048 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0045 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0046 SBD

2013 BIF to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BIF to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 0.0048. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 7, dropping to 0.0045.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0003 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0047 to the December average rate of 0.0046, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0048 was down 18.64% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0059, 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 24 SBD
2012 Average 25 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 22 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1.44 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0047
0.0045
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF to SBD 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 0.0046, compared to 0.0046 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0046
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0046

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 0.0002 SBD (High: 0.0047 / Low: 0.0045). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 SBD (High: 0.0047 / Low: 0.0046).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0002
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.0047) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0057), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0010 (-17.21%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.0047
2012 Avg (January) 0.0057

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0048 0.0045 0.0047
February 0.0046 0.0045 0.0045
March 0.0047 0.0045 0.0046
April 0.0046 0.0045 0.0046
May 0.0047 0.0045 0.0046
June 0.0047 0.0046 0.0046
July 0.0047 0.0046 0.0046
August 0.0047 0.0046 0.0046
September 0.0047 0.0046 0.0046
October 0.0047 0.0046 0.0046
November 0.0047 0.0046 0.0046
December 0.0047 0.0046 0.0046