YEARLY HIGH
17.9915 BIF
YEARLY LOW
16.4191 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.2418 BIF

2013 XPF to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the XPF to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 17.9915. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 12, dropping to 16.4191.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5724 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.8885 to the December average rate of 17.7367, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 17.9915 was up 5.34% compared to the 2012 peak of 17.0799, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 89,958 BIF
2012 Average 75,563 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 82,096 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,862.05 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

17.8215
16.8037
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF 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 17.1201, compared to 17.3635 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2434 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.1201
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.3635

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was January, with a trading range of 1.2864 BIF (High: 17.7222 / Low: 16.4358). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2413 BIF (High: 17.2390 / Low: 16.9976).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.2864
August Spread (Stable) ±0.2413

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 0.6250 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6250

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 17.5409) against the same month in 2012 (average: 14.4097), the exchange rate shifted by +3.1312 (+21.73%).

2013 Avg (February) 17.5409
2012 Avg (February) 14.4097

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 17.7222 16.4358 16.8885
February 17.9915 16.9421 17.5409
March 17.2539 16.4191 16.9159
April 17.3087 16.8576 17.1390
May 17.3425 16.8260 17.0656
June 17.5018 16.8245 17.1707
July 17.1034 16.6990 16.9446
August 17.2390 16.9976 17.1477
September 17.4889 16.9466 17.2367
October 17.9234 17.3495 17.6227
November 17.6305 17.3290 17.4927
December 17.9066 17.5633 17.7367