YEARLY HIGH
17.6042 BIF
YEARLY LOW
15.6717 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.5239 BIF

2013 VUV to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the VUV to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 17.6042. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 1, dropping to 15.6717.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9324 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.7583 to the December average rate of 16.0978, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 17.6042 was up 3.72% compared to the 2012 peak of 16.9735, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 88,021 BIF
2012 Average 76,851 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 78,359 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,662.24 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

17.5408
15.6881
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VUV 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 16.9488, compared to 16.0989 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8499 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.9488
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.0989

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was January, with a trading range of 1.0138 BIF (High: 17.4474 / Low: 16.4336). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2389 BIF (High: 16.3940 / Low: 16.1552).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.0138
November Spread (Stable) ±0.2389

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.5481 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5481

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 17.3864) against the same month in 2012 (average: 14.6084), the exchange rate shifted by +2.7780 (+19.02%).

2013 Avg (February) 17.3864
2012 Avg (February) 14.6084

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 17.4474 16.4336 16.7583
February 17.6042 16.9957 17.3864
March 17.3400 16.5021 17.0168
April 17.3196 17.0693 17.1803
May 17.2364 16.5554 16.9496
June 16.6913 16.1232 16.4016
July 16.1534 15.8956 16.0477
August 16.0138 15.6739 15.8425
September 16.1981 15.6717 15.9983
October 16.4900 16.1008 16.3029
November 16.3940 16.1552 16.3043
December 16.4027 15.9246 16.0978