YEARLY HIGH
0.3982 BIF
YEARLY LOW
0.3360 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3601 BIF

2013 PYG to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the PYG to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 0.3982. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.3360.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0622 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3601 to the December average rate of 0.3419, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.3982 was up 9.92% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.3623, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,991 BIF
2012 Average 1,588 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 1,680 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 310.98 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.3925
0.3373
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PYG 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 0.3743, compared to 0.3459 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0285 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3743
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3459

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was January, with a trading range of 0.0291 BIF (High: 0.3780 / Low: 0.3489). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0020 BIF (High: 0.3507 / Low: 0.3488).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0291
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0020

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 0.0212 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0212

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 0.3860) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.2916), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0944 (+32.38%).

2013 Avg (February) 0.3860
2012 Avg (February) 0.2916

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3780 0.3489 0.3601
February 0.3982 0.3765 0.3860
March 0.3931 0.3755 0.3879
April 0.3898 0.3749 0.3830
May 0.3801 0.3649 0.3752
June 0.3662 0.3450 0.3539
July 0.3477 0.3406 0.3443
August 0.3482 0.3439 0.3466
September 0.3483 0.3433 0.3459
October 0.3495 0.3440 0.3468
November 0.3507 0.3488 0.3498
December 0.3502 0.3360 0.3419