2013 SAR to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

421.7162 BIF

YEARLY LOW

399.9850 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

413.2476 BIF

2013 SAR to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SAR to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 10, valuing the pair at 421.7162. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 399.9850.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 21.7312 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 404.3650 to the December average rate of 412.4208, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 421.7162 was up 2.53% compared to the 2012 peak of 411.3213, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,108,581 BIF

2012 Average 1,871,475 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 1,999,925 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 108,655.85 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

420.4284

402.9046

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 414.9702, compared to 411.5250 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.4452 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 414.9702

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 411.5250

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 20.2839 BIF (High: 421.7162 / Low: 401.4324). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.2347 BIF (High: 414.1917 / Low: 411.9569).

March Spread (Volatile) ±20.2839

November Spread (Stable) ±2.2347

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 4.2515 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.2515

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 415.2387) against the same month in 2012 (average: 346.1386), the exchange rate shifted by +69.1000 (+19.96%).

2013 Avg (March) 415.2387

2012 Avg (March) 346.1386

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	416.5870	399.9850	404.3650
February	421.2247	412.9425	417.8706
March	421.7162	401.4324	415.2387
April	420.8656	417.3050	418.9681
May	421.3498	413.5908	418.8151
June	418.5537	411.7307	414.5636
July	414.9175	408.5731	412.1204
August	410.8957	408.6209	409.8405
September	411.3521	408.9392	410.5237
October	413.6429	408.8725	411.3476
November	414.1917	411.9569	412.8972
December	414.4180	410.9430	412.4208