YEARLY HIGH
0.1433 YER
YEARLY LOW
0.1359 YER
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1387 YER

2013 BIF to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BIF to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 0.1433. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 20, dropping to 0.1359.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0074 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1418 to the December average rate of 0.1390, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.1433 was down 15.91% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.1704, 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 716 YER
2012 Average 770 YER
Yearly Trough Low 679 YER
Transaction Impact: A difference of 36.94 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.1423
0.1363
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF to YER 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 0.1382, compared to 0.1393 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1382
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1393

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 0.0068 YER (High: 0.1427 / Low: 0.1359). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 YER (High: 0.1401 / Low: 0.1394).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0068
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0047 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0047

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.1418) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.1683), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0265 (-15.74%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.1418
2012 Avg (January) 0.1683

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1433 0.1376 0.1418
February 0.1388 0.1359 0.1371
March 0.1427 0.1359 0.1380
April 0.1375 0.1362 0.1368
May 0.1386 0.1360 0.1369
June 0.1395 0.1372 0.1385
July 0.1403 0.1382 0.1391
August 0.1403 0.1395 0.1399
September 0.1401 0.1394 0.1396
October 0.1403 0.1388 0.1394
November 0.1392 0.1384 0.1389
December 0.1395 0.1383 0.1390