YEARLY HIGH
0.2282 BIF
YEARLY LOW
0.2103 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2208 BIF

2013 GNF to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the GNF to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 26, valuing the pair at 0.2282. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 0.2103.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0179 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2135 to the December average rate of 0.2219, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.2282 was up 3.74% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.2199, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,141 BIF
2012 Average 996 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 1,051 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 89.60 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.2232
0.2126
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GNF 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 0.2200, compared to 0.2216 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2200
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2216

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was January, with a trading range of 0.0123 BIF (High: 0.2226 / Low: 0.2103). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0029 BIF (High: 0.2236 / Low: 0.2206).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0123
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0029

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0023 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0023

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2013: 0.2223) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.1995), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0228 (+11.44%).

2013 Avg (June) 0.2223
2012 Avg (June) 0.1995

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2226 0.2103 0.2135
February 0.2244 0.2180 0.2211
March 0.2213 0.2115 0.2188
April 0.2235 0.2191 0.2219
May 0.2246 0.2190 0.2221
June 0.2282 0.2198 0.2223
July 0.2246 0.2197 0.2223
August 0.2229 0.2181 0.2205
September 0.2254 0.2192 0.2218
October 0.2238 0.2195 0.2213
November 0.2245 0.2203 0.2216
December 0.2236 0.2206 0.2219