2023 STD to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1284 BIF

YEARLY LOW

0.0898 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1128 BIF

2023 STD to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the STD to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 0.1284. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 18, dropping to 0.0898.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0385 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0906 to the December average rate of 0.1279, the exchange rate registered a net change of 41.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 0.1284 was up 33.74% compared to the 2022 peak of 0.0960, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 642 BIF

2022 Average 461 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 449 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 192.69 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

0.1317

0.0869

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

STD 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 0.0987, compared to 0.1269 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0282 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0987

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1269

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was May, with a trading range of 0.0327 BIF (High: 0.1238 / Low: 0.0911). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 BIF (High: 0.0909 / Low: 0.0903).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0327

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2023: 0.1279) against the same month in 2022 (average: 0.0906), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0374 (+41.26%).

2023 Avg (December) 0.1279

2022 Avg (December) 0.0906

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0909	0.0903	0.0906
February	0.0916	0.0904	0.0908
March	0.0914	0.0898	0.0910
April	0.0914	0.0903	0.0911
May	0.1238	0.0911	0.1048
June	0.1245	0.1233	0.1240
July	0.1272	0.1231	0.1244
August	0.1276	0.1267	0.1272
September	0.1277	0.1267	0.1273
October	0.1278	0.1267	0.1274
November	0.1279	0.1264	0.1274
December	0.1284	0.1277	0.1279