YEARLY HIGH
1581.7525 BIF
YEARLY LOW
1500.0475 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1549.8238 BIF

2013 ZWL to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ZWL to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 10, valuing the pair at 1581.7525. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 1500.0475.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 81.7050 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1516.4566 to the December average rate of 1546.7146, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1581.7525 was up 2.54% compared to the 2012 peak of 1542.6450, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,908,763 BIF
2012 Average 7,018,339 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 7,500,237 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 408,525.00 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1576.8183
1510.9692
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZWL 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 1556.2868, compared to 1543.3607 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 12.9262 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1556.2868
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1543.3607

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 76.3792 BIF (High: 1581.7525 / Low: 1505.3733). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.0263 BIF (High: 1541.9601 / Low: 1533.9338).

March Spread (Volatile) ±76.3792
September Spread (Stable) ±8.0263

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 15.8871 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -15.8871

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 1557.3922) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1298.1011), the exchange rate shifted by +259.2911 (+19.97%).

2013 Avg (March) 1557.3922
2012 Avg (March) 1298.1011

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1562.4113 1500.0475 1516.4566
February 1579.7125 1548.8138 1567.1090
March 1581.7525 1505.3733 1557.3922
April 1578.2817 1564.3833 1571.3308
May 1580.1567 1550.9683 1570.6597
June 1569.9367 1544.0850 1554.7726
July 1556.0833 1532.2350 1545.6167
August 1540.9982 1532.4013 1537.0730
September 1541.9601 1533.9338 1539.6141
October 1550.0084 1533.4334 1542.6226
November 1553.5501 1544.9801 1548.5230
December 1554.2334 1541.3076 1546.7146