2013 SHP to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2560.6503 BIF

YEARLY LOW

2242.1909 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

2424.5842 BIF

2013 SHP to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SHP to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 2560.6503. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 12, dropping to 2242.1909.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 318.4594 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2423.0666 to the December average rate of 2533.0292, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 2560.6503 was up 2.50% compared to the 2012 peak of 2498.2283, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,803,251 BIF

2012 Average 11,128,444 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 11,210,954 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,592,296.95 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

2551.8043

2326.5028

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SHP 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 2402.4131, compared to 2446.7553 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 44.3422 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2402.4131

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2446.7553

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 151.8270 BIF (High: 2394.0179 / Low: 2242.1909). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 48.7246 BIF (High: 2560.6503 / Low: 2511.9257).

March Spread (Volatile) ±151.8270

December Spread (Stable) ±48.7246

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 78.3872 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -78.3872

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 2533.0292) against the same month in 2012 (average: 2459.7066), the exchange rate shifted by +73.3226 (+2.98%).

2013 Avg (December) 2533.0292

2012 Avg (December) 2459.7066

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2492.2846	2379.7790	2423.0666
February	2485.1337	2348.5023	2428.0775
March	2394.0179	2242.1909	2349.6903
April	2436.4003	2372.4765	2406.5431
May	2447.5584	2355.9402	2402.4157
June	2438.5501	2354.4574	2404.6852
July	2369.4222	2301.4379	2345.2779
August	2409.7616	2332.0451	2382.5055
September	2490.0226	2382.0572	2443.3629
October	2505.0888	2447.1544	2481.4568
November	2532.0073	2461.0627	2494.8995
December	2560.6503	2511.9257	2533.0292