2013 GMD to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

47.8739 BIF

YEARLY LOW

40.3902 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

45.8853 BIF

2013 GMD to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the GMD to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 13, valuing the pair at 47.8739. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 40.3902.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.4837 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 45.3811 to the December average rate of 40.7832, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 47.8739 was down 5.78% compared to the 2012 peak of 50.8113, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 239,370 BIF

2012 Average 225,711 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 201,951 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 37,418.42 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

48.1152

40.1167

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 46.1090, compared to 45.6615 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4475 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 46.1090

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 45.6615

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was November, with a trading range of 6.8640 BIF (High: 47.5638 / Low: 40.6998). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5484 BIF (High: 47.4030 / Low: 46.8547).

November Spread (Volatile) ±6.8640

September Spread (Stable) ±0.5484

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 4.2567 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.2567

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 46.9814) against the same month in 2012 (average: 45.8283), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1530 (+2.52%).

2013 Avg (May) 46.9814

2012 Avg (May) 45.8283

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	47.1581	44.0072	45.3811
February	47.7739	46.2716	46.9715
March	47.6934	44.5554	46.7894
April	47.7684	46.8698	47.4486
May	47.8739	44.5139	46.9814
June	45.8573	42.3272	43.0820
July	47.7690	43.0995	46.9829
August	47.2541	43.6974	46.7686
September	47.4030	46.8547	47.1929
October	47.5919	46.6385	47.2016
November	47.5638	40.6998	45.0399
December	41.4038	40.3902	40.7832