YEARLY HIGH
53.4903 BIF
YEARLY LOW
50.7327 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
52.1848 BIF

2013 TWD to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the TWD to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 9, valuing the pair at 53.4903. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 12, dropping to 50.7327.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.7576 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 52.1494 to the December average rate of 51.9546, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 53.4903 was up 0.69% compared to the 2012 peak of 53.1244, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 267,451 BIF
2012 Average 237,452 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 253,663 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,787.94 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

53.0021
51.1394
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TWD 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 52.4294, compared to 51.9401 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4893 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 52.4294
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 51.9401

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 2.5386 BIF (High: 53.2713 / Low: 50.7327). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3975 BIF (High: 51.4681 / Low: 51.0706).

March Spread (Volatile) ±2.5386
August Spread (Stable) ±0.3975

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.7722 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7722

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 52.6866) against the same month in 2012 (average: 47.2149), the exchange rate shifted by +5.4717 (+11.59%).

2013 Avg (May) 52.6866
2012 Avg (May) 47.2149

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 52.8813 51.4240 52.1494
February 53.3932 52.2001 52.8469
March 53.2713 50.7327 52.3263
April 53.3165 52.3494 52.6532
May 53.4903 51.6817 52.6866
June 52.3086 51.5066 51.9144
July 51.9968 51.0630 51.5920
August 51.4681 51.0706 51.2947
September 52.2284 51.2779 51.9147
October 52.6842 52.1380 52.4719
November 52.6893 52.1239 52.4130
December 52.4711 51.3348 51.9546