2013 CAD to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1582.7930 BIF

YEARLY LOW

1445.0632 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

1505.2077 BIF

2013 CAD to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the CAD to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 7, valuing the pair at 1582.7930. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 1445.0632.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 137.7299 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1528.7507 to the December average rate of 1453.9226, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1582.7930 was up 1.88% compared to the 2012 peak of 1553.6562, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,913,965 BIF

2012 Average 7,023,728 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 7,225,316 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 688,649.39 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1564.5858

1443.8623

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 1532.1766, compared to 1478.2387 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 53.9378 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1532.1766

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1478.2387

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 85.8774 BIF (High: 1549.7236 / Low: 1463.8462). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 16.5014 BIF (High: 1461.5646 / Low: 1445.0632).

March Spread (Volatile) ±85.8774

December Spread (Stable) ±16.5014

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 33.8020 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -33.8020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 1554.5255) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1303.7114), the exchange rate shifted by +250.8141 (+19.24%).

2013 Avg (February) 1554.5255

2012 Avg (February) 1303.7114

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1563.9721	1502.2656	1528.7507
February	1582.7930	1506.3336	1554.5255
March	1549.7236	1463.8462	1521.0590
April	1556.2178	1524.7208	1542.6863
May	1571.4258	1500.6127	1539.9199
June	1530.1167	1472.9421	1506.1179
July	1497.0809	1461.8074	1485.1409
August	1497.5267	1458.0896	1477.9484
September	1502.6595	1457.9053	1486.3379
October	1501.5135	1479.1102	1489.0673
November	1487.6003	1456.4756	1477.0154
December	1461.5646	1445.0632	1453.9226