2013 VEF to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

368.3402 BIF

YEARLY LOW

243.5087 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

272.7115 BIF

2013 VEF to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the VEF to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 10, valuing the pair at 368.3402. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 20, dropping to 243.5087.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 124.8315 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 353.1044 to the December average rate of 245.8057, the exchange rate registered a net change of -30.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 368.3402 was up 2.48% compared to the 2012 peak of 359.4213, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,841,701 BIF

2012 Average 1,634,609 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 1,217,544 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 624,157.30 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

376.9649

232.2202

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF 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 300.1392, compared to 245.2837 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 54.8554 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 300.1392

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 245.2837

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 118.8144 BIF (High: 368.3402 / Low: 249.5258). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4242 BIF (High: 244.9329 / Low: 243.5087).

March Spread (Volatile) ±118.8144

August Spread (Stable) ±1.4242

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 86.6783 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -86.6783

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 336.3927) against the same month in 2012 (average: 302.2751), the exchange rate shifted by +34.1176 (+11.29%).

2013 Avg (March) 336.3927

2012 Avg (March) 302.2751

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	363.7933	349.3012	353.1044
February	367.7916	360.6698	364.9028
March	368.3402	249.5258	336.3927
April	250.8055	248.7124	249.7144
May	251.1683	246.5347	249.6261
June	249.4511	245.4260	247.0946
July	247.2826	243.5501	245.6440
August	244.9329	243.5087	244.2822
September	245.2618	243.7871	244.7326
October	246.3122	243.6211	245.1393
November	246.8951	245.4691	246.0986
December	247.0586	245.0001	245.8057