YEARLY HIGH
812.7677 BIF
YEARLY LOW
629.9887 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
721.4874 BIF

2013 BRL to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BRL to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 10, valuing the pair at 812.7677. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 21, dropping to 629.9887.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 182.7790 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 746.1050 to the December average rate of 659.0804, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 812.7677 was up 6.50% compared to the 2012 peak of 763.1397, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 20,319,194 BIF
2012 Average 17,972,615 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 15,749,718 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,569,475.95 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

807.6101
643.3009
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to BIF 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 766.3578, compared to 676.6169 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 89.7409 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 766.3578
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 676.6169

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 57.1555 BIF (High: 786.8765 / Low: 729.7210). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 18.7400 BIF (High: 711.8828 / Low: 693.1428).

May Spread (Volatile) ±57.1555
October Spread (Stable) ±18.7400

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 56.8845 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -56.8845

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 784.2465) against the same month in 2012 (average: 724.8545), the exchange rate shifted by +59.3920 (+8.19%).

2013 Avg (March) 784.2465
2012 Avg (March) 724.8545

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 785.2524 737.3685 746.1050
February 805.6375 783.0118 793.9177
March 812.7677 765.8105 784.2465
April 797.3170 775.5122 785.9544
May 786.8765 729.7210 772.4039
June 730.1352 694.2451 715.5193
July 696.1320 672.8232 686.8682
August 678.2329 629.9887 656.9934
September 700.2294 643.9683 678.2690
October 711.8828 693.1428 704.2996
November 691.0355 662.1738 674.1910
December 670.2908 648.4922 659.0804