2013 SZL to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

181.1170 BIF

YEARLY LOW

147.4164 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

161.2410 BIF

2013 SZL to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SZL to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 181.1170. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 147.4164.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 33.7006 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 172.9700 to the December average rate of 149.1537, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 181.1170 was down 0.46% compared to the 2012 peak of 181.9621, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 905,585 BIF

2012 Average 854,475 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 737,082 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 168,503.05 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

178.9536

146.4446

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 169.2076, compared to 153.2745 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 15.9331 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 169.2076

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 153.2745

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 20.8968 BIF (High: 175.5785 / Low: 154.6817). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.4122 BIF (High: 151.8286 / Low: 147.4164).

May Spread (Volatile) ±20.8968

December Spread (Stable) ±4.4122

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 13.4702 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -13.4702

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 172.9700) against the same month in 2012 (average: 162.1096), the exchange rate shifted by +10.8604 (+6.70%).

2013 Avg (January) 172.9700

2012 Avg (January) 162.1096

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	181.1170	167.7294	172.9700
February	178.5976	173.7237	176.2445
March	172.9679	164.5080	169.5417
April	176.4784	169.3603	172.6107
May	175.5785	154.6817	168.6744
June	158.3165	151.3260	155.2042
July	158.5602	152.2489	155.8278
August	156.9965	147.8916	152.8435
September	159.1361	149.2951	154.2005
October	158.2754	152.7340	155.7576
November	153.7297	149.1813	151.8638
December	151.8286	147.4164	149.1537