YEARLY HIGH
585.4494 BIF
YEARLY LOW
555.1825 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
573.6648 BIF

2013 XCD to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the XCD to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 10, valuing the pair at 585.4494. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 555.1825.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 30.2669 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 561.2861 to the December average rate of 572.5520, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 585.4494 was up 2.54% compared to the 2012 peak of 570.9377, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,927,247 BIF
2012 Average 2,597,800 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 2,775,912 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 151,334.58 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

583.6082
559.2569
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 576.0252, compared to 571.3044 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.7208 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 576.0252
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 571.3044

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 28.3061 BIF (High: 585.4494 / Low: 557.1433). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.9928 BIF (High: 570.7967 / Low: 567.8040).

March Spread (Volatile) ±28.3061
September Spread (Stable) ±2.9928

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 5.8673 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.8673

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 576.4459) against the same month in 2012 (average: 480.7935), the exchange rate shifted by +95.6524 (+19.89%).

2013 Avg (March) 576.4459
2012 Avg (March) 480.7935

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 578.2372 555.1825 561.2861
February 584.6673 573.2207 580.0384
March 585.4494 557.1433 576.4459
April 584.1161 578.9831 581.5790
May 584.8695 574.0394 581.3345
June 581.0384 571.5129 575.4671
July 575.9272 567.0901 572.0802
August 570.4232 567.2409 568.9942
September 570.7967 567.8040 569.9325
October 573.7287 567.6188 571.0422
November 575.0694 571.8929 573.2252
December 575.3139 570.5292 572.5520