YEARLY HIGH
191.5324 BIF
YEARLY LOW
176.2638 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
184.3702 BIF

2013 MAD to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the MAD to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 191.5324. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 12, dropping to 176.2638.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.2686 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 180.6101 to the December average rate of 188.5204, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 191.5324 was up 4.68% compared to the 2012 peak of 182.9726, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 957,662 BIF
2012 Average 812,669 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 881,319 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 76,343.02 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

189.3114
179.8190
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD 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 183.5121, compared to 185.2284 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.7163 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 183.5121
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 185.2284

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was January, with a trading range of 12.2720 BIF (High: 189.1385 / Low: 176.8666). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.9195 BIF (High: 183.9251 / Low: 182.0056).

January Spread (Volatile) ±12.2720
August Spread (Stable) ±1.9195

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 5.7013 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.7013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 187.4402) against the same month in 2012 (average: 154.2009), the exchange rate shifted by +33.2393 (+21.56%).

2013 Avg (February) 187.4402
2012 Avg (February) 154.2009

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 189.1385 176.8666 180.6101
February 191.5324 182.0808 187.4402
March 184.9915 176.2638 181.7389
April 185.3807 181.6388 184.0296
May 185.9084 181.3312 183.4198
June 187.0699 181.3338 183.8339
July 182.8216 178.9047 181.6672
August 183.9251 182.0056 183.2042
September 186.1511 181.2579 183.9604
October 190.0271 185.3145 187.4476
November 187.6203 185.3164 186.5706
December 190.0820 187.1514 188.5204