2013 SOS to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.3798 BIF

YEARLY LOW

0.9356 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1142 BIF

2013 SOS to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SOS to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 1.3798. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 12, dropping to 0.9356.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4443 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9484 to the December average rate of 1.3274, the exchange rate registered a net change of 39.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.3798 was up 43.85% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.9592, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,899 BIF

2012 Average 4,329 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 4,678 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,221.42 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.3653

0.9105

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS 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 1.0110, compared to 1.2174 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2065 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0110

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2174

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 0.0931 BIF (High: 1.3798 / Low: 1.2867). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0237 BIF (High: 1.1258 / Low: 1.1021).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0931

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0237

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0035 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0035

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 1.3274) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.9451), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3823 (+40.45%).

2013 Avg (December) 1.3274

2012 Avg (December) 0.9451

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9731	0.9375	0.9484
February	0.9945	0.9587	0.9834
March	1.0017	0.9356	0.9799
April	1.0344	0.9969	1.0140
May	1.0771	1.0360	1.0548
June	1.1089	1.0559	1.0852
July	1.1258	1.1021	1.1128
August	1.1764	1.1169	1.1502
September	1.2209	1.1771	1.2023
October	1.2601	1.2229	1.2425
November	1.2871	1.2594	1.2693
December	1.3798	1.2867	1.3274