2013 BIF to XOF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3347 XOF

YEARLY LOW

0.3055 XOF

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3189 XOF

2013 BIF to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BIF to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 12, valuing the pair at 0.3347. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 0.3055.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0293 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3255 to the December average rate of 0.3098, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.3347 was down 16.81% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.4023, 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 1,674 XOF

2012 Average 1,824 XOF

Yearly Trough Low 1,527 XOF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 146.29 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.3271

0.3082

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF to XOF 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 0.3211, compared to 0.3166 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0044 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3211

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3166

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was January, with a trading range of 0.0246 XOF (High: 0.3341 / Low: 0.3096). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0041 XOF (High: 0.3158 / Low: 0.3117).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0246

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0041

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0122 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0122

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 0.3250) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.3828), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0578 (-15.09%).

2013 Avg (March) 0.3250

2012 Avg (March) 0.3828

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3341	0.3096	0.3255
February	0.3240	0.3055	0.3133
March	0.3347	0.3191	0.3250
April	0.3258	0.3175	0.3206
May	0.3257	0.3167	0.3218
June	0.3253	0.3137	0.3201
July	0.3301	0.3215	0.3244
August	0.3231	0.3189	0.3204
September	0.3246	0.3149	0.3193
October	0.3157	0.3069	0.3120
November	0.3158	0.3117	0.3140
December	0.3128	0.3070	0.3098