YEARLY HIGH
0.1833 BIF
YEARLY LOW
0.1621 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1744 BIF

2013 BYR to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BYR to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 20, valuing the pair at 0.1833. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.1621.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0213 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1752 to the December average rate of 0.1636, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.1833 was up 2.05% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.1797, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BYR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 917 BIF
2012 Average 840 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 810 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 106.37 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.1834
0.1618
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BYR 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 0.1795, compared to 0.1692 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0103 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1795
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1692

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 0.0084 BIF (High: 0.1829 / Low: 0.1746). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 BIF (High: 0.1708 / Low: 0.1694).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0084
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0038 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0038

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 0.1811) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.1572), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0239 (+15.17%).

2013 Avg (February) 0.1811
2012 Avg (February) 0.1572

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1802 0.1730 0.1752
February 0.1833 0.1784 0.1811
March 0.1829 0.1746 0.1801
April 0.1826 0.1807 0.1816
May 0.1821 0.1782 0.1809
June 0.1800 0.1764 0.1782
July 0.1759 0.1725 0.1745
August 0.1733 0.1704 0.1723
September 0.1708 0.1694 0.1703
October 0.1692 0.1672 0.1682
November 0.1678 0.1652 0.1665
December 0.1661 0.1621 0.1636