YEARLY HIGH
3.2738 BIF
YEARLY LOW
2.9877 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.1373 BIF

2013 XOF to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the XOF to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 3.2738. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 12, dropping to 2.9877.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2862 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.0728 to the December average rate of 3.2279, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 3.2738 was up 5.25% compared to the 2012 peak of 3.1105, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 16,369 BIF
2012 Average 13,748 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 14,938 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,430.84 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

3.2434
3.0573
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XOF 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 3.1156, compared to 3.1591 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0436 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.1156
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.1591

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was January, with a trading range of 0.2374 BIF (High: 3.2304 / Low: 2.9930). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0404 BIF (High: 3.1357 / Low: 3.0953).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2374
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0404

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1153 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1153

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 3.1927) against the same month in 2012 (average: 2.6204), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5723 (+21.84%).

2013 Avg (February) 3.1927
2012 Avg (February) 2.6204

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.2304 2.9930 3.0728
February 3.2738 3.0862 3.1927
March 3.1338 2.9877 3.0773
April 3.1497 3.0692 3.1191
May 3.1577 3.0708 3.1073
June 3.1876 3.0738 3.1241
July 3.1105 3.0298 3.0828
August 3.1357 3.0953 3.1215
September 3.1757 3.0804 3.1323
October 3.2586 3.1673 3.2053
November 3.2079 3.1662 3.1849
December 3.2575 3.1972 3.2279