YEARLY HIGH
1.3662 BIF
YEARLY LOW
1.2905 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3326 BIF

2013 IQD to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the IQD to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 27, valuing the pair at 1.3662. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 1.2905.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0758 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3034 to the December average rate of 1.3282, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.3662 was up 3.08% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.3254, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,831 BIF
2012 Average 6,029 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 6,452 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 378.77 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.3602
1.2983
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IQD 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 1.3392, compared to 1.3259 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0133 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3392
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3259

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 0.0658 BIF (High: 1.3604 / Low: 1.2946). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0066 BIF (High: 1.3233 / Low: 1.3167).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0658
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0066

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 0.0150 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0150

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 1.3551) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.1953), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1598 (+13.37%).

2013 Avg (May) 1.3551
2012 Avg (May) 1.1953

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3442 1.2905 1.3034
February 1.3545 1.3281 1.3454
March 1.3604 1.2946 1.3399
April 1.3598 1.3431 1.3515
May 1.3662 1.3414 1.3551
June 1.3488 1.3309 1.3401
July 1.3374 1.3162 1.3285
August 1.3233 1.3167 1.3211
September 1.3267 1.3183 1.3234
October 1.3305 1.3164 1.3243
November 1.3345 1.3264 1.3300
December 1.3360 1.3206 1.3282