2013 CNY to BIF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 CNY to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the CNY to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 9, valuing the pair at 257.1870. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 240.3024.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.8846 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 243.2126 to the December average rate of 254.1689, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 257.1870 was up 4.06% compared to the 2012 peak of 247.1427, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 CNY based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.
CNY to BIF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 250.9544, compared to 252.2920 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.3376 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 11.6776 BIF (High: 253.3461 / Low: 241.6686). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4607 BIF (High: 251.7671 / Low: 250.3064).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween August and December, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 2.3264 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 255.2539) against the same month in 2012 (average: 220.1719), the exchange rate shifted by +35.0820 (+15.93%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 250.6481 | 240.3024 | 243.2126 |
| February | 252.7236 | 248.3887 | 250.9154 |
| March | 253.3461 | 241.6686 | 249.9436 |
| April | 255.1172 | 252.4504 | 253.4736 |
| May | 257.1870 | 252.4918 | 255.2539 |
| June | 255.4910 | 250.7947 | 252.9275 |
| July | 253.3868 | 249.4534 | 251.4835 |
| August | 251.4356 | 249.9322 | 250.7833 |
| September | 251.7671 | 250.3064 | 251.3380 |
| October | 254.2905 | 250.5056 | 252.4413 |
| November | 254.7230 | 252.6290 | 253.5371 |
| December | 255.3874 | 253.1754 | 254.1689 |