2013 JPY to BIF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 JPY to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the JPY to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 17.7215. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 14.6835.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.0380 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.0156 to the December average rate of 14.9306, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 17.7215 was down 7.00% compared to the 2012 peak of 19.0558, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.
JPY 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 16.3055, compared to 15.4868 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8187 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was April, with a trading range of 1.1839 BIF (High: 16.8752 / Low: 15.6913). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3382 BIF (High: 15.7067 / Low: 15.3685).
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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.5464 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 17.0156) against the same month in 2012 (average: 16.8745), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1411 (+0.84%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17.7215 | 16.6235 | 17.0156 |
| February | 17.0979 | 16.5774 | 16.8340 |
| March | 16.7342 | 15.6788 | 16.4293 |
| April | 16.8752 | 15.6913 | 16.0535 |
| May | 16.1481 | 15.2304 | 15.5588 |
| June | 16.4635 | 15.4286 | 15.9417 |
| July | 15.6915 | 15.2928 | 15.5057 |
| August | 15.9936 | 15.5092 | 15.7090 |
| September | 15.7067 | 15.3685 | 15.5302 |
| October | 15.9255 | 15.5842 | 15.7683 |
| November | 15.7883 | 15.0922 | 15.4770 |
| December | 15.1636 | 14.6835 | 14.9306 |