2013 KGS to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

33.0928 BIF

YEARLY LOW

31.1973 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

32.0045 BIF

2013 KGS to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the KGS to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 20, valuing the pair at 33.0928. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 13, dropping to 31.1973.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8955 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 31.9323 to the December average rate of 31.4043, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 33.0928 was up 1.07% compared to the 2012 peak of 32.7426, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 165,464 BIF

2012 Average 150,330 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 155,987 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,477.43 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

32.9209

31.2665

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 32.4231, compared to 31.5859 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8373 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 32.4231

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 31.5859

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 1.5812 BIF (High: 33.0639 / Low: 31.4827). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3503 BIF (High: 31.7099 / Low: 31.3597).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.5812

August Spread (Stable) ±0.3503

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.5290 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5290

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 32.7830) against the same month in 2012 (average: 27.8035), the exchange rate shifted by +4.9795 (+17.91%).

2013 Avg (February) 32.7830

2012 Avg (February) 27.8035

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	32.7071	31.6387	31.9323
February	33.0928	32.3683	32.7830
March	33.0639	31.4827	32.5657
April	32.8874	32.2688	32.5985
May	32.8317	32.1852	32.5942
June	32.4165	31.7125	32.0651
July	31.8599	31.3034	31.6278
August	31.7099	31.3597	31.5405
September	31.6831	31.1973	31.4587
October	31.9555	31.4107	31.6796
November	31.9629	31.5985	31.8043
December	31.7456	31.2215	31.4043