2013 HKD to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

203.9194 BIF

YEARLY LOW

193.5178 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

199.8035 BIF

2013 HKD to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the HKD to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 10, valuing the pair at 203.9194. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 193.5178.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.4017 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 195.5993 to the December average rate of 199.4760, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 203.9194 was up 2.47% compared to the 2012 peak of 199.0104, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 HKD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 5,097,986 BIF

2012 Average 4,523,990 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 4,837,945 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 260,041.29 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

203.0724

194.9199

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD 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 200.5791, compared to 199.0279 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.5512 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 200.5791

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 199.0279

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 9.8498 BIF (High: 203.9194 / Low: 194.0696). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0611 BIF (High: 198.8510 / Low: 197.7898).

March Spread (Volatile) ±9.8498

September Spread (Stable) ±1.0611

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 2.0120 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.0120

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 200.7067) against the same month in 2012 (average: 167.2320), the exchange rate shifted by +33.4747 (+20.02%).

2013 Avg (March) 200.7067

2012 Avg (March) 167.2320

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	201.4294	193.5178	195.5993
February	203.7118	199.6994	202.0639
March	203.9194	194.0696	200.7067
April	203.3131	201.4970	202.3930
May	203.6404	199.7690	202.3618
June	202.3662	198.8755	200.3498
July	200.6153	197.5628	199.2605
August	198.7003	197.6128	198.1918
September	198.8510	197.7898	198.5479
October	199.9198	197.7545	198.9482
November	200.4153	199.2583	199.7432
December	200.4904	198.7847	199.4760