2013 ETB to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

86.2602 BIF

YEARLY LOW

80.5419 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

82.8420 BIF

2013 ETB to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ETB to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 21, valuing the pair at 86.2602. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 80.5419.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.7183 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 82.8951 to the December average rate of 80.9735, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 86.2602 was up 2.14% compared to the 2012 peak of 84.4534, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 431,301 BIF

2012 Average 394,735 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 402,710 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 28,591.51 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

85.6011

80.5528

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 84.1139, compared to 81.5702 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.5437 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 84.1139

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 81.5702

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 4.6187 BIF (High: 86.2602 / Low: 81.6415). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5701 BIF (High: 81.6015 / Low: 81.0314).

March Spread (Volatile) ±4.6187

November Spread (Stable) ±0.5701

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 1.1573 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1573

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 84.3967) against the same month in 2012 (average: 74.4357), the exchange rate shifted by +9.9610 (+13.38%).

2013 Avg (March) 84.3967

2012 Avg (March) 74.4357

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	85.3074	82.1370	82.8951
February	85.8137	83.8731	85.1804
March	86.2602	81.6415	84.3967
April	85.5638	84.1553	84.7735
May	84.7083	83.2252	84.2973
June	83.5113	82.5498	83.1401
July	83.0940	81.6283	82.3896
August	82.1909	81.2452	81.6761
September	82.1431	81.3518	81.5638
October	81.7991	80.9328	81.4237
November	81.6015	81.0314	81.3946
December	81.5034	80.5419	80.9735