2013 INR to BIF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 INR to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the INR to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 7, valuing the pair at 29.6615. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 28, dropping to 22.6352.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.0264 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 27.9552 to the December average rate of 25.0125, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 29.6615 was up 3.45% compared to the 2012 peak of 28.6732, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 INR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.
INR to BIF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 28.3180, compared to 24.8954 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.4226 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was August, with a trading range of 2.7813 BIF (High: 25.4165 / Low: 22.6352). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5819 BIF (High: 29.2038 / Low: 28.6218).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 1.9074 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 29.1127) against the same month in 2012 (average: 26.4350), the exchange rate shifted by +2.6778 (+10.13%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29.3388 | 27.3001 | 27.9552 |
| February | 29.6615 | 28.5421 | 29.1127 |
| March | 29.1306 | 27.5227 | 28.6208 |
| April | 29.2038 | 28.6218 | 28.9158 |
| May | 29.3055 | 27.4952 | 28.6055 |
| June | 27.4982 | 25.7807 | 26.6981 |
| July | 26.1380 | 25.2460 | 25.8617 |
| August | 25.4165 | 22.6352 | 24.5142 |
| September | 24.8344 | 22.7493 | 24.1401 |
| October | 25.2728 | 24.6287 | 25.0926 |
| November | 25.1300 | 24.3119 | 24.7514 |
| December | 25.3844 | 24.7979 | 25.0125 |