2013 DOP to BIF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 DOP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |