YEARLY HIGH
899.3748 BIF
YEARLY LOW
719.3463 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
816.0983 BIF

2013 TRY to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the TRY to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 899.3748. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 719.3463.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 180.0285 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 856.3787 to the December average rate of 748.4155, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 899.3748 was up 4.40% compared to the 2012 peak of 861.4351, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 TRY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 44,968,739 BIF
2012 Average 38,984,407 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 35,967,315 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,001,424.23 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

895.8484
735.0125
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TRY 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 859.1701, compared to 773.0264 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 86.1437 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 859.1701
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 773.0264

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 50.8898 BIF (High: 879.9380 / Low: 829.0482). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 13.0854 BIF (High: 880.9270 / Low: 867.8415).

May Spread (Volatile) ±50.8898
April Spread (Stable) ±13.0854

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 42.0333 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -42.0333

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 882.4454) against the same month in 2012 (average: 739.0140), the exchange rate shifted by +143.4314 (+19.41%).

2013 Avg (February) 882.4454
2012 Avg (February) 739.0140

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 887.0643 842.8268 856.3787
February 899.3748 860.3329 882.4454
March 876.2584 834.9825 861.3027
April 880.9270 867.8415 874.6615
May 879.9380 829.0482 861.1328
June 835.7905 802.6306 819.0995
July 808.2747 786.9059 799.1797
August 802.1801 754.1805 784.8178
September 784.0045 745.3625 763.2451
October 784.6183 764.9985 777.3574
November 771.6767 754.3472 765.1432
December 765.9864 719.3463 748.4155