YEARLY HIGH
257.1870 BIF
YEARLY LOW
240.3024 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
251.6232 BIF

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,429,676 BIF
2012 Average 5,561,760 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 6,007,561 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 422,114.91 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

256.4580
242.0085
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 250.9544
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 252.2920

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

March Spread (Volatile) ±11.6776
September Spread (Stable) ±1.4607

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.3264

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2013 Avg (May) 255.2539
2012 Avg (May) 220.1719

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