YEARLY HIGH
39.8720 BIF
YEARLY LOW
35.2287 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
36.4494 BIF

2013 HTG to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the HTG to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 4, valuing the pair at 39.8720. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 29, dropping to 35.2287.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.6433 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 35.9967 to the December average rate of 38.1966, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 39.8720 was up 8.91% compared to the 2012 peak of 36.6108, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 199,360 BIF
2012 Average 168,252 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 176,143 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23,216.46 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

38.4758
35.1262
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 36.6443, compared to 36.2544 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3899 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 36.6443
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 36.2544

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 4.4885 BIF (High: 39.8720 / Low: 35.3835). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2979 BIF (High: 35.5372 / Low: 35.2393).

December Spread (Volatile) ±4.4885
August Spread (Stable) ±0.2979

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.8162 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8162

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 38.1966) against the same month in 2012 (average: 36.1684), the exchange rate shifted by +2.0282 (+5.61%).

2013 Avg (December) 38.1966
2012 Avg (December) 36.1684

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 36.8675 35.6722 35.9967
February 37.1123 36.3912 36.8305
March 37.1077 35.4379 36.6253
April 37.1814 36.7337 36.9799
May 37.0787 36.5403 36.9429
June 36.8877 35.8746 36.4904
July 36.2624 35.2287 35.6741
August 35.5372 35.2393 35.4053
September 36.0774 35.2931 35.5701
October 36.3942 35.4963 35.8427
November 39.2765 35.6735 36.8377
December 39.8720 35.3835 38.1966