YEARLY HIGH
0.0087 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.0074 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0078 SCR

2013 BIF to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BIF to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 0.0087. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 21, dropping to 0.0074.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0013 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0086 to the December average rate of 0.0078, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0087 was down 21.24% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0111, 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 44 SCR
2012 Average 49 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 37 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6.66 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0087
0.0073
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF to SCR 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 0.0078, compared to 0.0078 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0078
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0078

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 0.0007 SCR (High: 0.0081 / Low: 0.0074). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 SCR (High: 0.0078 / Low: 0.0078).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0007
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.0086) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0107), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0021 (-19.72%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.0086
2012 Avg (January) 0.0107

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0087 0.0082 0.0086
February 0.0082 0.0079 0.0081
March 0.0081 0.0074 0.0076
April 0.0075 0.0074 0.0075
May 0.0076 0.0074 0.0075
June 0.0077 0.0076 0.0076
July 0.0078 0.0077 0.0078
August 0.0079 0.0078 0.0078
September 0.0079 0.0078 0.0078
October 0.0079 0.0077 0.0078
November 0.0079 0.0077 0.0078
December 0.0078 0.0078 0.0078