YEARLY HIGH
283.1507 BIF
YEARLY LOW
258.1945 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
271.6270 BIF

2013 HRK to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the HRK to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 283.1507. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 6, dropping to 258.1945.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 24.9562 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 266.3614 to the December average rate of 277.5192, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 283.1507 was up 4.66% compared to the 2012 peak of 270.5430, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,415,753 BIF
2012 Average 1,199,307 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 1,290,972 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 124,781.14 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

278.6714
264.8458
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HRK 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 270.0289, compared to 273.2251 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.1963 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 270.0289
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 273.2251

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was January, with a trading range of 19.4969 BIF (High: 279.3847 / Low: 259.8878). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.2311 BIF (High: 275.7961 / Low: 271.5651).

January Spread (Volatile) ±19.4969
November Spread (Stable) ±4.2311

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 10.0810 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -10.0810

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 276.0789) against the same month in 2012 (average: 226.8262), the exchange rate shifted by +49.2528 (+21.71%).

2013 Avg (February) 276.0789
2012 Avg (February) 226.8262

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 279.3847 259.8878 266.3614
February 283.1507 266.7632 276.0789
March 271.2044 258.1945 265.9979
April 271.2788 264.6910 269.0224
May 273.1381 265.9236 269.2796
June 279.4411 266.4220 273.4329
July 272.0504 264.9454 269.4212
August 273.8716 268.3157 271.6780
September 273.8398 266.3812 270.6853
October 280.3678 273.0952 276.1776
November 275.7961 271.5651 273.8695
December 280.2310 275.2021 277.5192