2013 DJF to BIF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 DJF to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the DJF to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 4, valuing the pair at 8.9183. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 8.4509.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4674 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.5479 to the December average rate of 8.6845, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 8.9183 was up 2.65% compared to the 2012 peak of 8.6879, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 DJF based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.
DJF 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 8.7719, compared to 8.6888 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0831 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 0.4212 BIF (High: 8.9046 / Low: 8.4834). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0528 BIF (High: 8.6928 / Low: 8.6400).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0948 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2013: 8.8650) against the same month in 2012 (average: 7.3552), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5097 (+20.53%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.8193 | 8.4509 | 8.5479 |
| February | 8.8975 | 8.7164 | 8.8309 |
| March | 8.9046 | 8.4834 | 8.7809 |
| April | 8.9183 | 8.8229 | 8.8650 |
| May | 8.8913 | 8.7416 | 8.8508 |
| June | 8.8412 | 8.6883 | 8.7560 |
| July | 8.7622 | 8.6139 | 8.7001 |
| August | 8.7171 | 8.6288 | 8.6562 |
| September | 8.6928 | 8.6400 | 8.6664 |
| October | 8.7621 | 8.6320 | 8.7015 |
| November | 8.7500 | 8.6737 | 8.7243 |
| December | 8.7537 | 8.6323 | 8.6845 |