YEARLY HIGH
0.7246 BIF
YEARLY LOW
0.6659 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7003 BIF

2013 MGA to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the MGA to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 30, valuing the pair at 0.7246. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 0.6659.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0587 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6784 to the December average rate of 0.6865, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.7246 was up 6.23% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.6821, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,623 BIF
2012 Average 3,204 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 3,329 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 293.59 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.7188
0.6747
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MGA 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 0.7052, compared to 0.6953 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0098 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7052
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6953

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was January, with a trading range of 0.0472 BIF (High: 0.7131 / Low: 0.6659). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0073 BIF (High: 0.6906 / Low: 0.6833).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0472
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0073

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0118 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0118

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2013: 0.7134) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.6257), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0878 (+14.03%).

2013 Avg (April) 0.7134
2012 Avg (April) 0.6257

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7131 0.6659 0.6784
February 0.7224 0.7001 0.7119
March 0.7110 0.6781 0.7001
April 0.7246 0.7002 0.7134
May 0.7239 0.7022 0.7152
June 0.7221 0.7032 0.7121
July 0.7064 0.6990 0.7021
August 0.7076 0.6995 0.7032
September 0.7011 0.6884 0.6955
October 0.7060 0.6806 0.6929
November 0.7074 0.6839 0.6919
December 0.6906 0.6833 0.6865