2013 KPW to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.7575 BIF

YEARLY LOW

1.6667 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.7220 BIF

2013 KPW to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the KPW to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 10, valuing the pair at 1.7575. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 1.6667.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0908 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6850 to the December average rate of 1.7186, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.7575 was up 2.54% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.7141, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,788 BIF

2012 Average 7,798 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 8,334 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 453.92 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.7520

1.6789

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KPW 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 1.7292, compared to 1.7148 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0144 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7292

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7148

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 0.0849 BIF (High: 1.7575 / Low: 1.6726). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0089 BIF (High: 1.7133 / Low: 1.7044).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0849

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0089

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 0.0177 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0177

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 1.7304) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.4423), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2881 (+19.98%).

2013 Avg (March) 1.7304

2012 Avg (March) 1.4423

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.7360	1.6667	1.6850
February	1.7552	1.7209	1.7412
March	1.7575	1.6726	1.7304
April	1.7536	1.7382	1.7459
May	1.7557	1.7233	1.7452
June	1.7444	1.7157	1.7275
July	1.7290	1.7025	1.7174
August	1.7122	1.7027	1.7079
September	1.7133	1.7044	1.7107
October	1.7222	1.7038	1.7140
November	1.7262	1.7166	1.7206
December	1.7269	1.7126	1.7186