YEARLY HIGH
358.3142 BIF
YEARLY LOW
270.4728 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
344.2978 BIF

2013 SDG to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SDG to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 4, valuing the pair at 358.3142. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 16, dropping to 270.4728.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 87.8414 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 343.7927 to the December average rate of 271.2914, the exchange rate registered a net change of -21.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 358.3142 was down 32.65% compared to the 2012 peak of 532.0108, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,791,571 BIF
2012 Average 2,103,387 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 1,352,364 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 439,206.80 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

364.6329
262.8059
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 352.7421, compared to 335.8534 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 16.8887 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 352.7421
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 335.8534

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was November, with a trading range of 80.9392 BIF (High: 352.0046 / Low: 271.0654). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8363 BIF (High: 349.5189 / Low: 347.6826).

November Spread (Volatile) ±80.9392
August Spread (Stable) ±1.8363

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 73.5753 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -73.5753

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2013: 356.1473) against the same month in 2012 (average: 491.7856), the exchange rate shifted by -135.6383 (-27.58%).

2013 Avg (April) 356.1473
2012 Avg (April) 491.7856

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 354.2547 340.6892 343.7927
February 357.1580 350.2992 354.8770
March 357.3378 341.2751 352.8750
April 358.3142 353.7702 356.1473
May 357.0009 352.2634 355.9524
June 355.7101 350.6270 352.8085
July 353.3609 348.1405 350.7716
August 349.5189 347.6826 348.8082
September 350.9993 348.2264 349.4542
October 351.3695 347.8326 349.9283
November 352.0046 271.0654 344.8667
December 272.6287 270.4728 271.2914