YEARLY HIGH
38.7451 BIF
YEARLY LOW
35.8957 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
37.2288 BIF

2013 DOP to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the DOP to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 38.7451. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 31, dropping to 35.8957.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.8494 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 37.5402 to the December average rate of 36.3312, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 38.7451 was down 3.84% compared to the 2012 peak of 40.2938, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 193,726 BIF
2012 Average 179,822 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 179,478 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,247.23 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

38.7053
35.9457
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP 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 38.0142, compared to 36.4433 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.5709 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 38.0142
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 36.4433

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 1.8916 BIF (High: 38.4745 / Low: 36.5829). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2751 BIF (High: 36.5694 / Low: 36.2943).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.8916
November Spread (Stable) ±0.2751

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 0.6454 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6454

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 38.4753) against the same month in 2012 (average: 33.4627), the exchange rate shifted by +5.0126 (+14.98%).

2013 Avg (February) 38.4753
2012 Avg (February) 33.4627

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 38.4679 37.2108 37.5402
February 38.7451 37.9171 38.4753
March 38.4745 36.5829 37.9703
April 38.4991 38.1139 38.2989
May 38.4361 37.6703 38.2230
June 37.7974 37.1574 37.5776
July 37.2487 36.6185 36.9594
August 36.7317 35.8957 36.3873
September 36.4032 35.9150 36.1757
October 36.5315 36.0681 36.3408
November 36.5694 36.2943 36.4657
December 36.5916 36.1689 36.3312