YEARLY HIGH
482.4906 BIF
YEARLY LOW
457.9002 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
472.2416 BIF

2013 SRD to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SRD to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 9, valuing the pair at 482.4906. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 457.9002.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 24.5904 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 462.5854 to the December average rate of 470.8112, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 482.4906 was up 2.55% compared to the 2012 peak of 470.4718, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,412,453 BIF
2012 Average 2,142,498 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 2,289,501 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 122,951.97 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

480.7794
460.9313
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SRD 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 474.6562, compared to 469.8271 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.8290 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 474.6562
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 469.8271

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 22.4122 BIF (High: 482.0579 / Low: 459.6457). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.9677 BIF (High: 469.5635 / Low: 466.5958).

March Spread (Volatile) ±22.4122
September Spread (Stable) ±2.9677

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 4.7132 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.7132

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 479.0607) against the same month in 2012 (average: 425.5564), the exchange rate shifted by +53.5043 (+12.57%).

2013 Avg (May) 479.0607
2012 Avg (May) 425.5564

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 476.1634 457.9002 462.5854
February 481.9206 472.0194 477.9212
March 482.0579 459.6457 474.8969
April 481.0001 476.7644 479.1254
May 482.4906 473.3247 479.0607
June 479.3700 471.4763 474.3475
July 474.6560 467.8580 471.1607
August 470.3888 466.1297 467.8957
September 469.5635 466.5958 468.4626
October 471.6696 467.0356 469.2203
November 473.1625 469.9706 471.4122
December 473.3706 468.6539 470.8112