2013 BIF to TZS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0780 TZS

YEARLY LOW

1.0145 TZS

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0431 TZS

2013 BIF to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BIF to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 12, valuing the pair at 1.0780. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 1.0145.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0635 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0548 to the December average rate of 1.0332, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.0780 was down 13.28% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.2431, 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 5,390 TZS

2012 Average 5,659 TZS

Yearly Trough Low 5,072 TZS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 317.70 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.0571

1.0301

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF to TZS 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 1.0420, compared to 1.0441 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0021 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0420

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0441

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 0.0519 TZS (High: 1.0780 / Low: 1.0261). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0050 TZS (High: 1.0552 / Low: 1.0502).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0519

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0050

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 0.0200 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0200

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 1.0413) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.2273), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1860 (-15.15%).

2013 Avg (March) 1.0413

2012 Avg (March) 1.2273

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0673	1.0314	1.0548
February	1.0504	1.0179	1.0348
March	1.0780	1.0261	1.0413
April	1.0427	1.0240	1.0323
May	1.0513	1.0302	1.0373
June	1.0586	1.0361	1.0513
July	1.0570	1.0421	1.0494
August	1.0552	1.0502	1.0525
September	1.0526	1.0436	1.0485
October	1.0495	1.0355	1.0428
November	1.0430	1.0345	1.0383
December	1.0435	1.0145	1.0332