YEARLY HIGH
1.8343 BIF
YEARLY LOW
1.5622 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6655 BIF

2013 MMK to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the MMK to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 16, valuing the pair at 1.8343. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 1.5622.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2721 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7694 to the December average rate of 1.5716, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.8343 was down 99.10% compared to the 2012 peak of 204.4121, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,171 BIF
2012 Average 265,376 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 7,811 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,360.53 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.8467
1.5466
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MMK 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 1.7490, compared to 1.5820 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1670 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7490
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5820

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.1219 BIF (High: 1.7660 / Low: 1.6441). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0129 BIF (High: 1.5874 / Low: 1.5745).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1219
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0129

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0741 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0741

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 1.8217) against the same month in 2012 (average: 200.7214), the exchange rate shifted by -198.8997 (-99.09%).

2013 Avg (February) 1.8217
2012 Avg (February) 200.7214

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8212 1.7535 1.7694
February 1.8343 1.7907 1.8217
March 1.8158 1.7368 1.7806
April 1.8030 1.7628 1.7794
May 1.7660 1.6441 1.7085
June 1.6512 1.5896 1.6344
July 1.5934 1.5662 1.5770
August 1.5874 1.5745 1.5814
September 1.5927 1.5786 1.5858
October 1.5959 1.5789 1.5873
November 1.5988 1.5664 1.5887
December 1.5811 1.5622 1.5716