YEARLY HIGH
0.3023 BIF
YEARLY LOW
0.2867 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2962 BIF

2013 ZMK to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ZMK to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 10, valuing the pair at 0.3023. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 0.2867.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0156 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2899 to the December average rate of 0.2948, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.3023 was down 1.98% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.3084, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,512 BIF
2012 Average 1,365 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 1,433 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 78.08 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.3015
0.2889
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZMK 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 0.2976, compared to 0.2948 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0027 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2976
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2948

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 0.0146 BIF (High: 0.3023 / Low: 0.2877). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 BIF (High: 0.2948 / Low: 0.2929).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0146
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

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 0.0030 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0030

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 0.2976) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.2451), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0525 (+21.41%).

2013 Avg (March) 0.2976
2012 Avg (March) 0.2451

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2986 0.2867 0.2899
February 0.3016 0.2960 0.2994
March 0.3023 0.2877 0.2976
April 0.3019 0.2990 0.3005
May 0.3023 0.2967 0.3005
June 0.3003 0.2954 0.2974
July 0.2977 0.2931 0.2957
August 0.2948 0.2927 0.2939
September 0.2948 0.2929 0.2942
October 0.2963 0.2932 0.2949
November 0.2976 0.2941 0.2955
December 0.2966 0.2935 0.2948