2013 SYP to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

22.4925 BIF

YEARLY LOW

10.9251 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

17.8453 BIF

2013 SYP to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SYP to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 13, valuing the pair at 22.4925. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 10.9251.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.5673 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21.3792 to the December average rate of 10.9973, the exchange rate registered a net change of -48.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 22.4925 was down 11.05% compared to the 2012 peak of 25.2866, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 112,462 BIF

2012 Average 111,468 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 54,626 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 57,836.70 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

23.5322

9.8578

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SYP 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 22.0665, compared to 13.6241 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 8.4423 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 22.0665

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.6241

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was August, with a trading range of 8.4093 BIF (High: 21.9604 / Low: 13.5511). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1504 BIF (High: 11.1586 / Low: 11.0082).

August Spread (Volatile) ±8.4093

November Spread (Stable) ±0.1504

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 7.6589 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -7.6589

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 22.3927) against the same month in 2012 (average: 23.1431), the exchange rate shifted by -0.7504 (-3.24%).

2013 Avg (May) 22.3927

2012 Avg (May) 23.1431

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	22.0403	21.1771	21.3792
February	22.2269	21.8427	22.0868
March	22.2801	21.2844	22.0205
April	22.4620	22.2501	22.3533
May	22.4925	22.1137	22.3927
June	22.3842	22.0112	22.1665
July	22.1867	21.8466	22.0357
August	21.9604	13.5511	14.3768
September	13.5645	11.4531	12.0543
October	11.3400	11.0971	11.1974
November	11.1586	11.0082	11.0832
December	11.0779	10.9251	10.9973